Almost
Exemple : He almost finished his homework
Definition
"Almost" is an adverb used to indicate that something is nearly the case or very close to happening, but not completely or entirely. For example, in the phrase "He almost finished his homework," it means he came close to finishing but didn't fully complete it.
Étymologie
The word "almost" originated from the Old English phrase 'all most,' meaning 'all nearly' or 'very nearly.' Over time, it contracted into the single word 'almost.' Did you know? The combination reflects an early way of expressing approximation in English.
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"Almost" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A1) - partie 3", qui contient 104 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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