almost
Intermediate/ˈɑːl.moʊst/
- adverb
- nearly
almost in a sentence
- “Oops! I almost spilled the wine.”
- “She's almost 30.”
- “It was almost six o'clock when he left.”
- “I almost wish I hadn't invited him.”
What does “almost” mean?
almost (adverb) means nearly. It is pronounced /ˈɑːl.moʊst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "almost" mean?
- almost (adverb) means: nearly
- How do you pronounce "almost"?
- "almost" is pronounced /ˈɑːl.moʊst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "almost" in a sentence?
- Here is "almost" used in a sentence: Oops! I almost spilled the wine.
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