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almost

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almost is on the Basic English 850 List.

all - almost - among

almost is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

allow - almost - along

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːlməʊst/, SAMPA: /"O:lm@Ust/
(US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːlmoʊst/, SAMPA: /"O:lmoUst/
Audio (US) (file)
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Adverb

Positive
almost

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

Very nearly; about 98% of something; not the same, but near to being the same.
I am almost ready to go. I will be ready very soon.

Synonyms

nearly

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