Discover the word 'Almost': Useful A2 Adverb to Improve Your English Fluency

Word Info

Word: Almost

Level: A2

Pronunciation: 'ɔlmoʊst

Meaning: Nearly, but not completely or exactly

Video Script

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of "Hello Word!" I'm Alex, and I’m so glad you’re here with me today. On this podcast, we explore a new English word every day to help you expand your vocabulary and confidence in using the language. Today’s word is almost. Almost is an A2-level adverb that means "nearly, but not completely or exactly." It’s a word you’ll hear often in everyday conversations because it helps describe situations that are close to happening or nearly true but not quite there. For example, you might say, "I’m almost ready", meaning you’re very close to being ready but not entirely yet. Now let’s look at some synonyms of almost. Words like nearly, virtually, and practically can often replace almost in sentences. For instance, instead of saying, "The movie is almost over", you could say, "The movie is nearly over." Or, "I’ve practically finished my homework." These words carry a similar meaning and are very versatile. On the other hand, let’s explore some antonyms of almost. Words like completely, entirely, or exactly show the opposite meaning. For example, instead of saying, "I’m almost finished", you could say, "I’m completely finished", to show that the task is fully done. In everyday life, almost pops up in countless situations. Imagine you’re running late and someone asks if you’re on your way. You might reply, "I’m almost there", to let them know you’re very close. Or when tasting food, you could say, "It’s almost perfect", to show that it’s very good but could use a tiny improvement. Here are a few more examples of almost in action. "I’ve almost forgotten my keys again!" "The cake is almost baked; give it five more minutes." "She’s almost finished reading the book, just a few pages left." As you can see, almost helps us describe those in-between moments with clarity and precision. That’s it for today’s episode! We’ve learned that almost means "nearly, but not completely or exactly", explored its synonyms like nearly and virtually, and its antonyms like completely and entirely. It’s a simple yet powerful word to use when you want to describe something that’s just not quite there yet. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Your support helps others discover the show and learn new words just like you. I’d also love to hear how you use almost in a sentence. Share your example in the comments, and let’s keep the conversation going. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on "Hello Word!"

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