as in nearly
very close to but not completely
we were almost finished with dinner when an unexpected visitor showed up there were almost enough seats for everybody on the bus
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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
burdened with impossibly high expectations, the movie came to be regarded as an almost failure
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Recent Examples of almost
Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The show is sought out, almost oversubscribed, for the guests that want to be on the show.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite arguably kicking off the trend of internet shutdowns a decade ago with an almost year-long blackout in the western province of Xinjiang, China is not a frequent offender.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
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Adverb
The cost of a variance application is almost always less than the cost of moving a fence, and if several neighbors apply together, the case becomes stronger.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The show is sought out, almost oversubscribed, for the guests that want to be on the show.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Orange County has paid more than $39 million worth of settlements in the almost year since the Airport fire broke out and destroyed more than 100 structures, according to county officials.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite arguably kicking off the trend of internet shutdowns a decade ago with an almost year-long blackout in the western province of Xinjiang, China is not a frequent offender.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almost
Adverb
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Cameras moved to the back of the room Utah County prosecutor Chad Grunander noted that nearly all of the clips shown by the defense as examples of media sensationalism did not include material from the courtroom livestream.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Those, too, are nearly all gone, reduced to bricks and rubble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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What shocked me most was my relative lack of postsurgical pain.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With the simple flick of a switch, your garbage disposal can make practically any post-meal clean-up a breeze.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, April 8, Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City in an outfit practically made for her Bridal Era.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And the press was given virtually unlimited access (a big mistake, as American officials realized, and one that has not been repeated).—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are about 100 container ships waiting to exit, but virtually none waiting to enter, said Peter Tirschwell, vice president for maritime and trade at S&P Global Market Intelligence.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ron Gubitz, executive director of the Music Artists Coalition, which counts Don Henley and Meghan Trainor among its board members, says musicians want to know how their work is being used, to be able to withhold consent and to be fairly paid.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Almost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almost. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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