Almost (adverb)

1. Nearly, but not quite.
2. Virtually, all but.
3. Not quite, not entirely.

Origin:

From middle english almost, from old english ǣlċeost, from ǣlc ("all") + -eost ("-most"), formed as if it were a superlative form of all. cognate with german fast, dutch bijna, swedish nästan.

Examples:

1. I almost finished the book.
2. He almost won the race.
3. She almost passed the test.
4. They almost caught the train.
5. It's almost time for dinner.