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Meanings of Almost
Noun
Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.
Adverb
Very close to, not quite.
Explanation of the word: Almost
Almost means you are nearly at something, but not completely. For example, if you almost reach the top of the slide, it means you are really close but haven't made it all the way yet.
The word 'almost' means very close to something but not quite there. For example, if you say, 'I almost finished my homework,' it means you were very close to finishing it.
You pronounce 'almost' like this: 'awl-mohst'. It sounds like 'all' and 'most' put together.
The word 'almost' comes from the Old English words 'eall' meaning 'all' and 'mōt' meaning 'might' or 'may'. It has been used for a long time to show that something is nearly true.