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almost
adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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ˈɔːl.məʊst
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adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
“The job is (just) about done”
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The job is (just) about done
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
We're almost finished
The car all but ran her down
He nearly fainted
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