almost
adverb · noun
Simple meaning
Slightly short of or not quite accomplished.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
awlmohstSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɔlmoʊst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
of actions or states
Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Very close to, but not quite.
mathematics
Up to, except for a negligible set (where negligible is not universally but contextually defined).
noun
informal
Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Used this way, almost is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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