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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