English · Adjectives
almost
/ˈɔːlmoʊst/
[/ˈɔːlmoʊst/]
nearly; not quite
Beginneradverb
Definition
Almost means very nearly but not completely.
Example
We are almost finished with dinner.
We are almost finished with dinner.
Etymology
From Old English 'eallmæst' meaning 'mostly all'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show something is close to a point but not reached.