almost

Speech parts

1. almost - Noun

2. almost - Adverb

Meaning

Nearly; well nigh; all but; for the greatest part.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

nearly virtually nigh well-nigh near practically close to about around most approximately roughly more or less barely approaching
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Antonyms

evermore between due just much complete
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Phrases with the word

almost entirely almost empty almost never almost immediately almost inconceivably almost free of charge

Anagrams

smalto stomal Tolsma

Examples

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. Mark Twain

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong. Arthur C. Clarke

One with the courage to laugh is master of the world almost as much as the one who is ready to die. Italian Proverb

The woman of a man without sorrows is almost a widow. Hungarian Proverb

The wife of a careless man is almost a widow. Hungarian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Almoravid almorexant almose almost accident almost accomplished almost achieved