почти
nearly
almost; very close to something
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Means “a little, slightly”; usually describes a small degree, not something that is almost complete.
Means “a small amount” or “a bit”; used when talking about a small degree or quantity.
Closer to “practically, in effect”; it means the difference is very small, and in reality it is almost so.
Means “almost, one could say”; often sounds emphatic and slightly exaggerated.
Means “about, approximately”; it is not “nearly,” but a vague estimate of amount, time, or distance.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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почти means nearly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce почти
[pɐˈt͡ɕtʲɪ]
почти translation
nearly
почти examples
We are nearly at the station.
почти transcription
[pɐˈt͡ɕtʲɪ]
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почти meaning: what does it mean?
Почти; очень близко к чему-то
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почти is pronounced as [pɐˈt͡ɕtʲɪ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
почти definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We are nearly at the station. Translation: Мы почти у станции.
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