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I almost missed the bus.
What does Almost mean?
Almost means not quite, but very close.
Dictionary definition
Very close to happening or being true, but not completely.
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We almost finished the puzzle before lunch.
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The answer was almost correct, but one detail was off.
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awl · mohst · strongest beat: awl
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WordAlmost.
Partadverb.
MeaningAlmost means not quite, but very close.
ExampleExample: I almost missed the bus.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- awl · mohst
- Strongest beat
- awl
- Ending
- mohst
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on awl.
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Synonyms
Words like Almost
nearlyUse for being close to a result.
practicallyUse for something that is very nearly true.
Antonyms
Opposite words
exactlyUse when something is fully true.
completelyUse when nothing is missing.
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Almost word family
Base word
almost
adverb
almost
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