Almost Sentences
"Almost" is an adverb describing something as near or just short of a certain point or condition. e.g., She almost finished the race.
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Almost Sentences
I almost missed the bus this morning.
The movie is almost over.
The cake is almost ready.
She almost fell off the ladder.
I almost lost my keys.
They've almost completed the project.
The temperature is almost freezing.
He almost forgot his sister's birthday.
He's almost taller than his older brother.
We've almost reached our fundraising goal.
It's almost midnight; it's time for bed.
The package is almost here.
The baby is almost walking.
We're almost out of milk.
I almost stepped on the cat.
The car is almost out of gas.
I'm almost done with my homework.
The concert was almost canceled due to rain.
We've almost finished painting the room.
He's almost as fast as the champion runner.
The plane is almost landing.
She almost dropped the glass.
The game was so close, we almost won.
The puppy is almost trained.
She almost became a doctor.
They've been dating for almost a year.
I almost wore the same dress as her.
The tree almost fell on the house.
The soup is almost boiling.
She almost broke the world record.
She almost visited Paris last summer.
The kids are almost done with their project.
It's almost impossible to solve that puzzle.
The book was so good I almost cried.
It's almost time for lunch.
He almost made a perfect score.
I almost spilled my coffee.
I almost ate the entire pizza.
She almost sold her old bicycle.
We're almost there.
We almost lost the game.
It's almost time for the show to start.
I almost called him yesterday.
We're almost out of time.
The storm is almost over.
I've almost finished reading that novel.
They almost got lost in the forest.
I almost regret not attending the event.
He almost joined the basketball team.
The bird almost flew into the window.
Almost Definitions
Just shy of a condition or state.
He's almost a professional in skill.
Not quite; nearly.
It's almost time for dinner.
Close to but not exactly.
The color is almost red.
Virtually; practically.
The project is almost complete.
Barely missed or avoided.
He almost fell off the ladder.
To a limited extent.
She was almost happy with the result.
Almost Idioms & Phrases
Almost never
Very rarely.
He almost never goes to the movies.
Almost gone
Nearly finished or used up.
The cookies are almost gone.
Almost but not quite
Very close but still lacking.
The answer was almost but not quite right.
Almost at an end
Nearly finished.
The meeting was almost at an end.
Almost to a man
With very few exceptions.
The townsfolk, almost to a man, attended the fair.
Almost to the day
Precisely or nearly at a particular time.
She returned a year later, almost to the day.
Almost doesn't count
Coming close to success but failing doesn't give any credit.
He was close to winning the race but almost doesn't count.
Almost on one's doorstep
Very near or close in location.
The new mall is almost on our doorstep.
Almost instantly
Very quickly.
He fell asleep almost instantly.
Almost everyone
Nearly all the people.
Almost everyone at the party danced.
Almost perfect
Very close to being flawless.
Her performance was almost perfect.
Almost always
Most of the time.
She almost always has coffee in the morning.
Almost a certainty
Very likely.
It's almost a certainty that they will win.
Almost complete
Nearly finished.
The construction is almost complete.
Almost convinced
Nearly persuaded.
I'm almost convinced to try the new diet.
Almost inaudible
Very quiet or difficult to hear.
His voice was almost inaudible in the noise.
Almost identical
Very similar.
The two dresses are almost identical.
Almost as good
Nearly as satisfactory.
The generic brand is almost as good as the famous one.
Almost nothing
Very little.
There was almost nothing left in the refrigerator.
Almost overnight
Very quickly.
The new product became famous almost overnight.
Common Curiosities
Which vowel is used before Almost?
The vowel "a" is used before "almost."
What part of speech is Almost?
Almost is an adverb.
What is the pronunciation of Almost?
Almost is pronounced as /ˈɔːlmoʊst/.
What is the root word of Almost?
The root words are "all" and "most."
Why is it called Almost?
It is called "almost" to indicate that something is close to but not quite a particular point or condition.
What is the verb form of Almost?
Almost does not have a verb form as it is an adverb.
How many syllables are in Almost?
There are two syllables in "almost."
Which determiner is used with Almost?
Determiners are not typically used with "almost."
What is another term for Almost?
Another term for "almost" is "nearly."
What is the opposite of Almost?
The opposite might be "not at all" or "nowhere near."
Is Almost a negative or positive word?
"Almost" is neutral, neither negative nor positive.
How is Almost used in a sentence?
Almost is used to describe something as near or just short of a certain point or condition.
What is the singular form of Almost?
Almost does not have a plural form, so its singular form is "almost."
Which preposition is used with Almost?
Prepositions are not typically used with "almost."
Which conjunction is used with Almost?
Conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used in sentences containing "almost."
Which article is used with Almost?
Articles are not typically used with "almost."
Is Almost an adverb?
Yes, "almost" is an adverb.
Is Almost a collective noun?
No, "almost" is not a collective noun.
What is a stressed syllable in Almost?
The second syllable "most" is stressed.
Is Almost a vowel or consonant?
"Almost" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
Is Almost a countable noun?
No, "almost" is not a noun, so it's not countable.
Is the Almost term a metaphor?
No, "almost" by itself is not a metaphor.
Is the word Almost imperative?
No, "almost" is not imperative.
Is the word Almost a Gerund?
No, "almost" is not a gerund.
Is the word “Almost” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Almost" is an adverb and does not function as a direct or indirect object.
What is the plural form of Almost?
Almost does not have a plural form.
Is Almost a noun or adjective?
Almost is an adverb.
Is Almost an abstract noun?
No, "almost" is not an abstract noun.
How do we divide Almost into syllables?
Almost is divided as al-most.
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