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ALMOST

(adverb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Almost.

How to pronounce almost:

US

Almost - as an adverb

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Example: "The job is (just) about done"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aboutmostnearnearlynighvirtuallywell-nigh

Almost - as a noun

Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

Example: "In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another dozen almosts."

Example Sentences

"I almost missed the bus."
"She is almost always late to work."
"The movie was almost three hours long."
"He is almost done with his homework."
"The cake is almost ready to be taken out of the oven."
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Word Game Points

Is ALMOST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, almost is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALMOST has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ALMOST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, almost is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALMOST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ALMOST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, almost is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALMOST has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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