almost
adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
“the job is (just) about done”
“the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Almost meaning
What does “almost” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“almost” is an adverb with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.