Basic Details
Word: Almost
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Very close to happening or being true, but not quite.
Synonyms: Nearly, virtually, practically
Antonyms: Completely, entirely, absolutely
Idioms and Phrases
- Almost there: Close to achieving a goal. Example: "Youve done a wonderful job on your project; you're almost there!"
- Almost like: Used to compare something to something else that is not exactly the same. Example: "This chocolate cake is almost like the one my grandmother used to make."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I almost finished my homework before dinner, but I still had a few questions left to answer.
Example 2: The puppy was almost asleep when a loud noise startled it awake.
Example 3: We were almost late for the movie, but thankfully we arrived just in time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "almost" originates from Old English "eallmst", which means "most of all"? It's interesting how it has evolved to mean being very close to something!
Famous Quote
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston S. Churchill
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "almost" mean?
a) Completely
b) Very close to happening
c) Not at all
d) Uncertain
Answer: b) Very close to happening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "almost"?
a) Entirely
b) Completely
c) Nearly
d) Absolutely
Answer: c) Nearly
3. Which sentence uses "almost" correctly?
a) I almost play the guitar every day.
b) The cake was almost ready when I opened the oven.
c) She was almost happy when she won the lottery.
d) I could almost see the rain from the window.
Answer: b) The cake was almost ready when I opened the oven.
4. Which idiom means the same as "almost"?
a) Almost there
b) Far and wide
c) A shot in the dark
d) In the blink of an eye
Answer: a) Almost there
5. What is the opposite of "almost"?
a) Potentially
b) Completely
c) Nearly
d) Somewhat
Answer: b) Completely
