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almost

почти

Meaning of almost

nearly but not completely

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almost
almost - почти
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almost belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

almost
почти
together
early
late
today
all day
this morning

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почти
Очень близко к «almost»: значит «не совсем, но очень близко».
чуть
Значит «немного, чуть-чуть»; чаще про малую степень, а не про «почти».
слегка
Значит «слегка, немного»; подчеркивает слабую степень признака или действия.
едва
Значит «едва, с трудом, почти не»; часто сильнее, чем «почти», и может передавать минимальную степень.
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🇷🇺ru

Очень близко к «almost»: значит «не совсем, но очень близко».

A1Very Often

I'm almost ready.

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🇷🇺ru
чуть

Значит «немного, чуть-чуть»; чаще про малую степень, а не про «почти».

A1Often

I'm a little cold.

🇷🇺ru

Значит «слегка, немного»; подчеркивает слабую степень признака или действия.

A1Often

He smiled slightly.

🇷🇺ru

Значит «едва, с трудом, почти не»; часто сильнее, чем «почти», и может передавать минимальную степень.

A1Often

I can barely hear him.

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