Simple meaning
What does Almost mean?
Almost means not quite, but very close.
Dictionary definition
Very close to happening or being true, but not completely.
Example sentences
Almost in a sentence
easy
I almost missed the bus.
medium
We almost finished the puzzle before lunch.
hard
The answer was almost correct, but one detail was off.
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.
Word family
Almost word family
Base word
almost
adverb
almost
Base form.
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What does almost mean in context?
Almost means almost means not quite, but very close.
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