Cool MateMeaning of Almost
In simple words: not quite, but very close to something
Almost in a sentence
- I almost forgot to bring my umbrella today.
- She almost won the race, finishing just seconds behind.
- It's almost time for dinner; can you set the table?
- The movie was almost too scary for me to watch alone.
- He almost finished the project before the deadline.
How to use Almost
Use 'almost' to indicate something is nearly true or happening. It's commonly used in both spoken and written English. Avoid overusing it to prevent sounding vague.
Grammar pattern
almost + verb/adjective/noun
Memory hint
Almost sounds like 'all most' — imagine being just a little shy of being 'all the way'.
Related words
Collocations with Almost
- almost finished
- almost there
- almost perfect
- almost everyone
- almost never
Synonyms for Almost
Opposites of Almost
Common mistakes with Almost
- 'Almost' used with a negative word (e.g., 'almost not') which creates confusion.
- Confusing 'almost' with 'nearly' as they have similar meanings but may differ in nuance.
- Using 'almost' where 'just' would be more appropriate.
Almost appears in
Almost in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تقريباً
ليس تماماً، لكن قريب جداً من شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রায়
খুব কাছাকাছি, কিন্তু পুরোপুরি নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Fast
nicht ganz, aber sehr nah dran
- SpanishEspañol
Casi
no del todo, pero muy cerca de algo
- Persianفارسی
تقریباً
تقریباً، ولی خیلی نزدیک به چیزی
- FrenchFrançais
Presque
pas tout à fait, mais très proche de quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगभग
पूरी तरह से नहीं, पर किसी चीज़ के बहुत करीब
- ItalianItaliano
Quasi
non del tutto, ma molto vicino a qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quase
quase lá, mas bem perto de algo
- RussianРусский
Почти
почти, но очень близко к чему-то
- Urduاردو
تقریباً
بالکل نہیں، لیکن کسی چیز کے بہت قریب
- Chinese中文
差不多
不完全，但非常接近某事
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Frequently asked questions about Almost
What does Almost mean?
not quite, but very close to something
What is the definition of Almost?
not quite
How do you use Almost in a sentence?
I almost forgot to bring my umbrella today.
Can you give another example of Almost?
She almost won the race, finishing just seconds behind.
What are synonyms for Almost?
Common alternatives include nearly.
What is the opposite of Almost?
Opposite meanings include completely, totally, entirely.
What words go with Almost?
It commonly pairs with almost finished, almost there, almost perfect, almost everyone, almost never.
What are common mistakes when using Almost?
'Almost' used with a negative word (e.g., 'almost not') which creates confusion. Confusing 'almost' with 'nearly' as they have similar meanings but may differ in nuance. Using 'almost' where 'just' would be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Almost?
US: /["/ˈɔːlməʊst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɔːlməʊst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Almost?
Use 'almost' to indicate something is nearly true or happening. It's commonly used in both spoken and written English. Avoid overusing it to prevent sounding vague.
What CEFR level is Almost?
"Almost" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.