almost

• Adverb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas sehr nahe an einem Zustand oder Ereignis ist, aber nicht vollständig erreicht wird. Es modifiziert Verben, Adjektive und andere Adverbien.

An adverb meaning 'nearly' or 'not quite.' It is used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being true, but not completely. It modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

1. Nearly but not quiteA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being true, but not completely.

   Fast

   • She almost missed the bus this morning.
   • I almost finished reading the book last night.
   • The project is almost complete.

   Synonymeaboutapproximatelyborderlineclose toeffectivelyessentiallyjust aboutmore or lessnearlypracticallyroughlyvirtually

2. Very nearlyA1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is very close to a particular state or condition.

   Fast

   • He almost always arrives on time.
   • The glass was almost full of water.
   • They almost never go out on weekdays.

   Synonymeapproximatelyclose tojust aboutnearlypracticallyvirtually