Almost
/ˈɔːl.məʊst/noun
Close to; nearly but not quite.
Did you know?The word 'almost' combines 'all' and a variant of 'most', suggesting a powerful duality of completeness and near-miss, making it a favorite in magical incantations about potential.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*alh
“All, every part”
Old English
OE
eallmæst
“Almost, nearly, very close to”
Middle English
ME
almoost
“Close to, nearly”
Modern English
English
almost
“In current usage, referring to proximity to a condition or state.”
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