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Very nearly; not quite
We almost missed the train.
We very nearly missed the train.
He almost finished his homework.
He was very close to finishing his homework.
Often used to express near misses or close calls.
'Almost' is often used to describe situations where something nearly happened but didn't quite occur.
'Almost' typically comes before the main verb or adjective it modifies.
From Middle English 'almoost', from Old English 'eallmǣst', from 'eall' (all) + 'mǣst' (most).
Can be used with verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to indicate something is very close to happening or being true.