100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "almost"

Definition

The adverb almost means very nearly but not quite; it indicates that something is close to being the case or reaching a certain point, but falls short. It can also imply a sense of approximation or uncertainty.

Synonyms

• Nearly
• Virtually
• Practically
• About
• Close to
• Just about
• Roughly
• More or less
• Approximately
• Nigh

Antonyms

• Definitely
• Completely
• Entirely
• Absolutely
• Totally

Examples

1. I almost forgot my keys at home.
2. She was almost late for the meeting.
3. The project is almost finished.
4. He almost won the race.
5. We almost ran out of gas on the trip.
6. I almost ate the whole pizza by myself.
7. They were almost ready to leave when the phone rang.
8. The weather was almost perfect for a picnic.
9. I can almost see the finish line.
10. She almost said yes to the proposal.
11. He’s almost done with his homework.
12. It was almost midnight when we arrived.
13. I’ve almost read the entire book.
14. The team was almost victorious in the championship.
15. I almost stepped on a snake while hiking.
16. She almost cried during the movie.
17. The cake is almost ready to be served.
18. I almost missed my flight.
19. He almost tripped on the stairs.
20. It was almost too hot to go outside.
21. We were almost at the top of the mountain.
22. The answer is almost correct.
23. I almost lost my wallet at the store.
24. They almost made a deal yesterday.
25. It’s almost time for dinner.
26. He almost forgot to call his mother.
27. The child was almost asleep during the movie.
28. She almost finished the marathon.
29. He almost missed the opportunity.
30. The car is almost out of gas.
31. I can almost hear the music from here.
32. The task is almost complete.
33. We were almost there when it started to rain.
34. The teacher almost gave a pop quiz.
35. I almost spilled my drink.
36. The party was almost a disaster due to the rain.
37. I’ve almost made my decision.
38. He almost fell asleep during the lecture.
39. The movie was almost too scary to watch.
40. She was almost ready for her big presentation.
41. The meeting is almost over.
42. We are almost finished cleaning the house.
43. The game was almost over when it started to rain.
44. I almost forgot about the appointment.
45. The view from the mountain was almost breathtaking.
46. He was almost caught in the act.
47. The dog was almost hit by a car.
48. I can almost taste the delicious food.
49. She was almost certain about her answer.
50. The book is almost as good as the movie.
51. He has almost completed his training.
52. The weather is almost perfect for a day at the beach.
53. The lights were almost too bright to see.
54. She almost missed her chance to shine.
55. We were almost out of time.
56. He almost gave up on his dream.
57. The project is almost at its deadline.
58. The bridge was almost finished when the storm hit.
59. She was almost ready to leave when he arrived.
60. The dog is almost trained to obey commands.
61. I almost bought that dress but changed my mind.
62. The recipe is almost too easy.
63. He was almost late for his interview.
64. The child looked almost identical to his father.
65. They were almost out of ideas for the project.
66. The concert is almost sold out.
67. She almost gave away the surprise.
68. The sun was almost setting when we arrived.
69. I can almost feel the excitement in the air.
70. The team is almost ready for the big game.
71. I almost ran into my old friend at the store.
72. The results were almost what we expected.
73. He almost forgot to bring his passport.
74. The train is almost on time.
75. We are almost at the end of our journey.
76. The cake was almost too sweet for my taste.
77. She was almost ready to go when the storm hit.
78. The documentary was almost too interesting to turn off.
79. I almost didn’t recognize him after all these years.
80. The test was almost too difficult for the students.
81. I can almost guarantee you’ll love this movie.
82. The flowers are almost in full bloom.
83. The answer is almost there, just a little more thought.
84. They were almost finished with the renovations.
85. The book is almost due back at the library.
86. I almost forgot how beautiful this place is.
87. The car is almost out of warranty.
88. She was almost convinced to take the job offer.
89. I can almost see the finish line.
90. The performance was almost flawless.
91. He almost won the lottery last week.
92. I almost skipped breakfast this morning.
93. She almost didn't make it to the concert.
94. The garden is almost ready for planting.
95. I can almost hear the waves crashing on the shore.
96. The presentation was almost perfect.
97. They were almost home when they got lost.
98. I almost missed my chance to speak.
99. The weather was almost too cold for swimming.
100. He has almost completed his goal.