almost
Origin of almost
Synonym study
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Related Words for almost
essentially, around, practically, roughly, approximately, most, much, virtually, about, relatively, well-nigh, nigh, substantiallyExamples from the Web for almost
Contemporary Examples of almost
Have you tried to access the research that your tax dollars finance, almost all of which is kept behind a paywall?
Meanwhile, almost exactly 30 years after the trial, the judge left his home to board a steamboat and was never heard from again.
Almost all of the network and cable news channels said that they would not be showing the cartoons either.
Indeed, as an almost purely advisory firm, Lazard is (appropriately) barely affected by the Dodd-Frank reforms.
Almost everyone there will be a decent person and treat you well.
Historical Examples of almost
The request, thus aided by flattery, was almost unanimously granted.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
Almost every Barbarian at the table had made his own fortune.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
They're really one and a half sizes too small, and almost kill me.
It was almost impossible to win their confidence, or to get information from them.
Harriet, The Moses of Her PeopleSarah H. Bradford
She was almost in; it was only a slight dizziness, yet she could not see the light-house.
MalboneThomas Wentworth Higginson