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GrammarJLPT N3
almost
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. almost
This phrase means "almost" or "nearly," and is used to describe a situation where something almost happened but ultimately did not. It often carries a nuance of a near miss, such as almost being late or nearly making a mistake.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, that light almost turned red on us, right?

Sentence 2

By the time I got to the station, the train was about to leave.

Sentence 3

I almost tripped over the step at the front door.

Sentence 4

My cat almost fell off the desk!

Sentence 5

Hey, I almost took that joke seriously.