almost

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almost is part of the Basic English 850.

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɔːlməʊst/, SAMPA: /"O:lm@Ust/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɔːlmoʊst/, SAMPA: /"O:lmoUst/
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[change] Adverb

1. Very nearly; about 98% of something; not the same, but near to being the same.

   I am almost ready to go. I will be ready very soon.

[change] Synonyms

• nearly