almost

Vocabulary Word

Definition

‘Almost’ refers to something that is very close to happening or being accomplished, but hasn't fully happened or completed yet. It's like being on the brink of success, but not exactly successful.

Examples in Different Contexts

In art critiques, 'almost' may denote a piece's near success. An art critic might observe, 'The painting almost captures the essence of the scene, but the colors are slightly off.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We're near to accomplishing our environmental objectives for this quarter. Just a small push needed to cross the finish line.

Response:

That’s great! We're almost achieving our goal. We'll need increased participation from the community for the final stretch.

Business

Scenario:

We've made significant progress in our discussions with the potential partner. The contract is close to meeting our expectations.

Response:

The contract is almost acceptable, but we need to revisit the clause pertaining to dispute resolution.