Almost

usgb/ˈɔːlməʊst/
adverb

Nearly, not completely or not exactly.

I almost lost my wallet.
Visual representation of "almost" - Nearly, not completely or not exactly

Often appears as...

  • almost never
  • almost always
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Frequency Intensifier

Use 'almost' to strengthen phrases about frequency, suggesting something happens very often or rarely.

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She's almost always at the gym.
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Emphasizing Close Calls

'Almost' can imply a narrow escape or a nearly poor outcome, adding drama to the statement.

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He almost fell off the ladder.
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Understates Shortcomings

'Almost' minimizes the significance of not fully achieving a goal, often in a modest or humorous way.

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I almost won the game.
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aboutall butapproacharoundclose tojust aboutnearnearlypracticalvirtually
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