Definitions:

1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • Almost everyone in the room raised their hand when the teacher asked if they knew the answer.
2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • Can you explain to me the difference between the words 'almost' and 'nearly'?
3. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • Sure! Both 'almost' and 'nearly' mean 'very close to being true or complete,' but there is a slight difference in how they're used.
4. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • 'Almost' is used before the word it modifies, and it can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.
5. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • * I've almost finished my homework.
6. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • * She has almost 100 books in her library.
7. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • On the other hand, 'nearly' is more commonly used after the word it modifies, especially with countable nouns.
8. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • * I've nearly finished my homework.
9. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
   • * She has nearly 100 books in her library.
10. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
    • However, 'nearly' can also be used before the word it modifies, especially with uncountable nouns.
11. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished adverb
    • * She has nearly a ton of books in her library.

Synonyms:

• about