Almost

Adverb

UK /ˈɔːl.məʊst/

US /ˈɔːl.məʊst/

Definition

Very nearly, but not completely.

Example

"I almost missed the bus."

"Dinner is almost ready — just five more minutes!"

"She almost won the game but lost in the last second."

Explanation

Almost means something is very close to happening or being complete, but not quite. It shows that something nearly happened, or that you were very close to a result. It is often used in time, quantity, and feelings, like “almost done,” “almost five o’clock,” or “almost crying.”