Almost

/ˈɔːl.moʊst/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Not quite; very nearly.

I almost missed the bus this morning.

Virtually or practically; to a great extent.

She is almost certain to win the competition.

To a small degree; to a point that is close but not quite.

The task was almost completed when the power went out.

Expressing a failure to complete or achieve.

He almost got the job, but someone else had more experience.

Used to indicate that something is very likely or probable.

It's almost time for lunch.

Middle English almest, from all + most

almost ready

nearly prepared or finished

almost there

nearly achieving a goal

almost too late

nearly missing the opportunity

most

greatest in amount or degree

all

the whole quantity or extent of

kinda

I'm kinda busy right now, almost done.

sort of

It's sort of the same thing as what you said.