Preposition examples
- is almost a preposition
- is almost a prepositional phrase
- is almost a preposition or adverb
- almost is a preposition or not
Unless is which part of speech
Is almost an adverb of time.
Almost vs. Nearly: What's the Difference?
Almost definition:
Almost(adverb): A word used to indicate that something is very close to being the case or to happening but is not completely the case or does not completely happen.
Almost parts of speech:
Almost pronunciation:
Phonetically spelled: [awl-mohst], with the stress on the first syllable.
Nearly definition:
Nearly(adverb): Used to signify that something is approaching a goal, amount, or point in time but has not yet fully achieved it; very close to.
Nearly parts of speech:
Nearly pronunciation:
Phonetically spelled: [neer-lee], with the stress on the first syllable.
Almost(adverb): A word used to indicate that something is very close to being the case or to happening but is not completely the case or does not completely happen.
Almost parts of speech:
- As an adverb, almost modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often indicating incompleteness: 'The cup is almost full.'
Almost pronunciation:
Phonetically spelled: [awl-mohst], with the stress on the first syllable.
Nearly definition:
Nearly(adverb): Used to signify that something is approaching a goal, amount, or point in time but has not yet fully achieved it; very close to.
Nearly parts of speech:
- Acting as an adverb similar to almost, nearly modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, usually to convey a small margin remaining: 'The theater is nearly empty.'
Nearly pronunciation:
Phonetically spelled: [neer-lee], with the stress on the first syllable.
- is near a preposition
- is near a preposition or adverb