Word ALMOST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

almost

🇺🇸 [ˈɔːlməʊst]

Meanings

Indicates something that is very close to being completed or realized, but not quite finished or achieved. It suggests that an event, action, or condition was nearly reached but stopped short by a small margin.

Examples

• I'm almost done with my homework.
• He almost won the race, but slipped at the last moment.
• She almost forgot to buy milk.

Synonyms

nearly • practically • close

Antonyms

completely • totally • entirely