English dictionary
almost
/'/O/lm/oU/st/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adverb
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
ExamplesThe baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
We're almost finished.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Nearly; well nigh; all but; for the greatest part.
Source: webster1913