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Another word for almost

Choosing another word for almost that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adverb definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
nearly
practically
virtually
just about
Strong
all but
nigh
essentially
close to
Weak
next to

Opposites of almost

The opposite of almost shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

completely
entirely
totally
fully
wholly
utterly
barely
scarcely
See all opposites of almost

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Almost. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/almost
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