Dictionary entryCEFR A2adverb
almost
IPA pronunciation: /ˈɔːlməʊst/
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почти, едва не
English definition
Nearly but not completely; very close to being the case.
Example
I almost missed the bus this morning.
Collocations
- almost always
- almost never
- almost finished
- almost certain
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