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Definition of almost

almost

/ˈɔːl.moʊst/
al · most
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• adverb

1

Very nearly; not quite; slightly short of a complete state, amount, or action.

Example

"The construction project is almost finished, with only the final inspection remaining."

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• Nearby Words

almightiness
almighty
almond
almost
alms
almsgiver
almsgiving

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ealmæst', a compound of 'eal' (all) and 'mæst' (most), originally meaning 'for the most part' before evolving into 'very nearly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Almost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/almost
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