almost

almost is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːlməʊst/, SAMPA: /"O:lm@Ust/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːlmoʊst/, SAMPA: /"O:lmoUst/

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Adverb

Positive almost

Comparative none

Superlative none

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.

Synonyms

• nearly