adverb
not quite; very nearly
The soup is almost ready.
I almost missed the train.
Common phrases & grammar
almost always · almost everyone · almost done · almost impossible
almost + adjective/adverb
subject + almost + verb
American English
How to pronounce almost
adverbA2Very common word
AWLmohst
/ˈɔlˌmoʊst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
not quite; very nearly
What to listen for
“Almost” is commonly pronounced /ˈɔɫˌmoʊst/. In some American accents, you may also hear /ˈɑɫˌmoʊst/; both forms are correct.
Common pronunciation/ˈɔɫˌmoʊst̚/
Also common in some American accents/ˈɑɫ.moʊst̚/
Meanings & examples
Useful expressions
very close to arriving or finishing
Keep walking—we're almost there.