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Almost Definition & Meaning

1. Almost means very nearly or just short of achieving something.

Example: I almost caught the ball, but it slipped through my fingers.

2. Almost can also mean very close to a certain time or place.

Example: We're almost at the movie theater, just a few more blocks to go.

3. Almost can be used to describe something that is not quite complete or finished.

Example: The painting is almost done, i just need to add a few more details.

4. Almost can mean something that is almost true or accurate, but not quite.

Example: The rumor about the celebrity dating a politician was almost true, but it turned out to be a hoax.

5. Almost can also be used to express a degree of certainty or probability.

Example: I'm almost certain that i left my keys on the kitchen counter.

Examples of the word almost used in sentences.

  • She almost forgot her keys on the table.
  • The cake was almost perfect, but it needed a little more sugar.
  • I almost missed the bus today.
  • We were almost late for the movie, but we made it just in time.
  • He almost finished reading the book, but he fell asleep.
  • I was almost finished with my homework when my computer crashed and I lost everything.
  • The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived, but it quickly filled up.
  • I almost forgot to bring my umbrella today, but luckily I remembered at the last minute.
  • I almost missed my train this morning because I overslept.
  • I almost cried when I heard the news about my favorite band disbanding.
  • The new restaurant we tried last night was almost perfect, but the service was a bit slow.
  • I've been studying Spanish for almost a year now, and I'm finally starting to feel comfortable speaking it.
  • I almost missed my flight this morning, but luckily I made it just in time.
  • My brother almost didn't graduate from high school, but he managed to pass his exams at the last minute.
  • It's almost impossible to find a parking spot downtown during rush hour.
  • After months of hard work, I was almost about to give up, but I persevered and finished the project on time.
  • I almost forgot to bring the important document to the meeting, but luckily, I remembered at the last minute.
  • I was almost certain that I had lost my phone, but it was just hiding in my bag all along.
  • The new restaurant almost exceeded my expectations with their delicious food and exceptional service.
  • The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived, but it soon filled up with customers after we ordered our food.
  • I almost missed my flight because of the heavy traffic on the way to the airport.
  • I almost didn't recognize my old friend after so many years, but her voice and smile brought back fond memories.
  • After almost a year of hard work, I finally achieved my goal of losing 50 pounds.
  • The artist's latest exhibit almost moved me to tears with its breathtaking beauty and emotional depth.
  • Despite almost missing my train, I made it to my destination on time.
  • "Almost every professional athlete can attest to the importance of perseverance in their career."
  • "The concert was almost cancelled due to the weather, but the performers put on an incredible show regardless."
  • "I came extremely close to missing my flight, but luckily, I made it to the gate just in time."
  • "His performance in the film was almost too real - it was hard to tell where the character ended and the actor began."
  • "My grandmother almost never spoke about her past, but she shared some incredible stories with me just before she passed."
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