Nearby Words
adverb
very nearly; all but: almost every house; almost the entire symphony; to pay almost nothing for a car; almost twice as many books.
Synonyms
Almost (most), nearly, well-nigh all mean within a small degree of or short space of. Almost implies very little short of: almost exhausted; almost home. Most is colloquial for almost. Nearly implies a slightly greater distance or degree than almost: nearly well; nearly to the city. Well-nigh, a more literary word, implies a barely appreciable distance or extent: well-nigh forgotten; well-nigh home.
Almost (most), nearly, well-nigh all mean within a small degree of or short space of. Almost implies very little short of: almost exhausted; almost home. Most is colloquial for almost. Nearly implies a slightly greater distance or degree than almost: nearly well; nearly to the city. Well-nigh, a more literary word, implies a barely appreciable distance or extent: well-nigh forgotten; well-nigh home.
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Almost
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Example Sentences
- Ten resolutions could globally ensure a basic human right at almost unnoticeable cost.
- The rusted boiler rests opposite the paddle wheels, almost aligned with the bottles.
- Scientists are almost certain that the tremors are not earthquakes.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
almost
O.E. eallmæst, lit. "mostly all," compound of eal, al "all" + mæst "most."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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