The meaning of ALMOST is very nearly but not exactly or entirely. How to use almost in a sentence.

ALMOST definition: very nearly; all but. See examples of almost used in a sentence.

We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things. In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: … It’ll cost almost as …

You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case. The couple had been dating for almost three years. Storms have been hitting almost all of Britain …

5 days ago · almost (plural almosts) (informal) Something or someone that doesn't quite make it. In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another …

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. We're nearly ready now. I …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 al•most (ôl′ mōst, ôl mōst′), adv. Pronouns very nearly; all but: almost every house; to pay almost nothing …

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word almost, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of almost adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

We're almost finished. Analysts predict that rates will rise by almost 40 percent. Goats will eat almost anything.