Almost (Adverb)
Meaning
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees".
Examples
- She was almost good enough to make the Olympic team but not quite.
- The researchers almost found a cure for the disease after years of work.
- I'm almost ready for the party, just need to grab my jacket.
- The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded, making her cry.
- The university was almost empty due to summer break, with many students already gone home.