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.
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