почти
nearly
almost; very close to something
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почти synonyms
What's the difference between почти / чуть / немного / практически / едва ли не / около
The main equivalent of “nearly / almost”; something is very close to being complete, but not quite.
I have nearly finished the work.
Я почти закончил работу.
Means “a little, slightly”; usually describes a small degree, not something that is almost complete.
Raise your head a little higher.
Подними голову чуть выше.
Means “a small amount” or “a bit”; used when talking about a small degree or quantity.
I need a little time.
Мне нужно немного времени.
Closer to “practically, in effect”; it means the difference is very small, and in reality it is almost so.
We are practically ready.
Мы практически готовы.
Means “almost, one could say”; often sounds emphatic and slightly exaggerated.
He is almost the tallest in the class.
Он едва ли не самый высокий в классе.
Means “about, approximately”; it is not “nearly,” but a vague estimate of amount, time, or distance.
About ten people came to the meeting.
Около десяти человек пришли на встречу.
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How to pronounce почти and what this word means
почти translation: 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
почти pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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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