The quiet music sounds almost divine in the old chapel.
The quiet music sounds almost divine in the old chapel.
English
almost
ˈɑːl.moʊst
Meaning: nearly; not quite
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Example sentences
It is almost time to leave.
It is almost time to leave.
The cliffs are almost vertical.
The cliffs are almost vertical.
The heavy snowfall made travel almost impossible.
The heavy snowfall made travel almost impossible.
I said ope when I almost bumped into you in the hallway.
I said ope when I almost bumped into you in the hallway.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate that something is very close to a state or condition but not completely there.
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