almost
/ˈɔl.moʊst/ adverb A1- Very close to, but not quite. · Almost all people went there.· We almost missed the train.
- Up to, except for a negligible set (where negligible is not universally but contextually defined). · almost all· almost no
- Up to a null set; except for a set of measure 0. · almost everywhere· almost nowhere
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There were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms, besides great clusters of scarlet poppies, which were so brilliant in color they almost dazzled Dorothy’s eyes.
How did you manage to escape the great Wildcat?” They all bowed so low to the little Queen that they almost stood upon their heads.
“Let go—and clue up!” At this last command all the sails were lowered, and the vessel moved almost imperceptibly onwards.
“One would almost suspect you had brains in your head, instead of straw.”
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