Almost vs Nearly vs On an almost

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Almost

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb

Nearly

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb

On an almost

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
 AlmostNearlyOn an almost
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːlməʊst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːlməʊst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɪəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɪrli/"]/🇬🇧 //ɒn ən ˈɔːlməʊst//🇺🇸 //ɑn ən ˈɑlməʊst//
Significadoquase lá, mas bem perto de algonot quite, but very close to somethingquase ou muito perto de algoalmost or very close to somethingA phrase used to describe being very close to something.
ExemploI almost forgot to bring my umbrella today.She runs nearly every day to stay fit.She was on an almost perfect score in the exam.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2-
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesalmost finished, almost there, almost perfect, almost everyone, almost nevernearly correct, nearly finished, nearly perfect, nearly half, nearly impossibleon an almost daily basis, on an almost regular schedule, on an almost complete level
Antônimoscompletely, totally, entirelycompletely, not at all-
Erros comuns'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.'Nearly' used incorrectly with negative forms (e.g. 'not nearly enough')., Confusing 'nearly' with 'hardly' (the latter implies less than expected)., Using 'nearly' with uncountable nouns when it's not appropriate.Omitting the word 'an' and saying 'on almost'., Using it as a standalone sentence., Incorrectly expressing certainty instead of approximation.
Notas de usoUse 'quase' para indicar que algo está quase acontecendo ou é quase verdade. É bem comum tanto na fala quanto na escrita. Tente não usar demais pra não soar vago.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.Use 'quase' para indicar que algo está perto de acontecer ou de uma quantidade específica, adequado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos. Evite usá-lo em escrita acadêmica formal, onde uma linguagem mais precisa é preferível.Use 'nearly' to indicate something is close to happening or to a specific amount, suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in formal academic writing where more precise language is preferred.Use when describing situations that are nearly true or nearly accomplished; avoid in formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: Almost vs Nearly vs On an almost

Qual é a diferença entre Almost, Nearly e On an almost?

Almost: not quite, but very close to something Nearly: almost or very close to something On an almost: A phrase used to describe being very close to something.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Almost: I almost forgot to bring my umbrella today. Nearly: She runs nearly every day to stay fit. On an almost: She was on an almost perfect score in the exam.

Posso usar Almost, Nearly e On an almost de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Almost, Nearly e On an almost são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.