almost

Almost is defined as there is only a little way to go to reach a certain point.

(adverb)

An example of almost is being on the brink of bankruptcy.

See almost in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

very nearly but not completely; all but

Origin: OE eallmæst: see all & most

See almost in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Slightly short of; not quite; nearly: almost time to go; was almost asleep; had almost finished. See Usage Note at none.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English ealmǣst

Origin: : eall, all; see all

Origin: + mǣst, most; see most

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