What does almost mean?

(Entry 1 of 2) : very nearly but not exactly or entirely We’re almost there. The work is almost done.

What is the synonym of almost?

What is another word for almost?

What does almost completely mean?

adv little short of being; very nearly. before you can say knife adv. Very quickly; almost instantaneously. sink without trace v. disappear completely.

What is a small fight called?

squabble Add to list Share. A squabble is a fight but not necessarily a serious one. When we squabble, we have a little argument, probably about something not too important. That’s a clue that a squabble is not the most serious kind of argument or fight.

Is almost done in a sentence?

When it was almost done it burned and was never rebuilt. A slow pump of his fist sensed a job almost done. Short’s hour break is almost done, and so is his sandwich. Construction began in January 1998; the major work is almost done.

Is almost done meaning?

It means you are in the process of doing something and nearly finished. It’s practically the same as saying “I’m almost finished,” but maybe a little more general and easier to say. The first one is wrong. You can say “I’ve almost done it” though.

Is almost a positive word?

Almost, hardly and nearly are three words that some English grammar learners have trouble to use correctly. Basically, we use almost in positive and negative forms and nearly can only be used in negative forms.

What is the difference between almost and most?

As adverbs the difference between most and almost is that most is superlative form of many while almost is very close to, but not quite.

What does almost mean in time?

“Almost time” = the time is very near. “The time is coming” = at some unspecified time in the future (perhaps next week, perhaps 500 years from now).

What is a person who likes to argue called?

eristic Add to list Share. If you love to argue, you’re eristic. Being eristic is a fairly common quality for a debater to have. The person doing the arguing can also be called an eristic: “It makes me mad when that eristic wins his debates with his false arguments.” The Greek root word is eris, “strife or discord.”

What is almost in a sentence?

(1) The explosion was almost simultaneous with the announcement. (2) The man was almost incoherent with fear. (3) I feel almost ashamed that I’ve been so lucky. (4) It’s a mistake they almost always make.

What does the name almost mean?

1. when you can use ‘almost’ or ‘nearly’. Almost and nearly both mean ‘not completely’ or ‘not quite’. They can be used in front of adjectives or noun phrases, or with verbs. Dinner is almost ready.

What is the definition of almost?

Almost is defined as there is only a little way to go to reach a certain point. An example of almost is being on the brink of bankruptcy. YourDictionary definition and usage example. “almost.”.

What is another word for almost?

Another word for almost. Adverb. about, almost, most, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh – (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

What is the opposite of almost?

Antonyms for almost. absolute, complete, downright, out-and-out, outright, perfect, pure, unqualified.