The meaning of ALMOST is very nearly but not exactly or entirely. How to use almost in a sentence.

We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things. In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: … It’ll cost almost as much to repair …

You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case. The couple had been dating for almost three years. The effect is almost impossible to describe. He contracted …

Almost and nearly both mean 'not completely' or 'not quite'. They can be used in front of adjectives or noun phrases, or with verbs. Dinner is almost ready. We're nearly ready now. I spent almost a month …

The adverb almost is perfect for describing things you come close to doing, or states you haven't yet reached. It has an Old English root, eallmæst, "nearly all," or literally, "mostly all."

5 days ago · Noun almost (plural almosts) (informal) Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word almost, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.