Allmost vs. Almost — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 27, 2024
"Allmost" is the incorrect spelling, while "Almost" is the correct one. "Almost" means nearly or not quite.
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Which is correct: Allmost or Almost
How to spell Almost?
Allmost
Incorrect Spelling
Almost
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Remember the phrase "less is more" – "Almost" has less letters and is correct.
"Almost" is one word, while "Allmost" has an unnecessary second 'l'.
Think of "almost" as being "almost correct" without the second 'l'.
Note that major dictionaries only list "Almost."
"All" in "Allmost" suggests completeness, but "Almost" means not quite complete.
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How Do You Spell Almost Correctly?
Incorrect: He had allmost forgotten her birthday until he saw the reminder.
Correct: He had almost forgotten her birthday until he saw the reminder.
Incorrect: She was allmost finished with her project.
Correct: She was almost finished with her project.
Incorrect: The theater was allmost full, but we found some seats at the back.
Correct: The theater was almost full, but we found some seats at the back.
Incorrect: It's allmost time to leave for the movie.
Correct: It's almost time to leave for the movie.
Incorrect: We had allmost reached the summit when the storm hit.
Correct: We had almost reached the summit when the storm hit.
Almost Definitions
"Almost" signifies a state just shy of accomplishment.
He almost finished the race.
"Almost" denotes being just about to happen.
I almost laughed.
"Almost" means nearly in amount, degree, or extent.
We have almost fifty dollars.
"Almost" suggests a condition of being slightly short of a particular status.
The movie was almost boring.
"Almost" refers to being very close to but not completely something.
The cake is almost ready.
In set theory, when dealing with sets of infinite size, the term almost or nearly is used to refer to all but a negligible amount of elements in the set. The notion of "negligible" depends in the context, and may mean "of measure zero" (in a measure space), "countable" (when uncountably infinite sets are involved), or "finite" (when infinite sets are involved).For example: The set S = { n ∈ N | n ≥ k } {\displaystyle S=\{n\in \mathbb {N} \,|\,n\geq k\}} is almost N {\displaystyle \mathbb {N} } for any k {\displaystyle k} in N {\displaystyle \mathbb {N} } , because only finitely many natural numbers are less than k {\displaystyle k} .
Not quite; very nearly
He almost knocked Georgina over
The place was almost empty
Blues, jazz—he can play almost anything
Slightly short of; not quite; nearly
Almost time to go.
Was almost asleep.
Had almost finished. See Usage Note at none.
Very close to, but not quite.
(mathematics) Up to, except for a negligible set where negligible is not universally but contextually defined.
Almost all
Almost no
A null set; except for a set of measure 0.
Almost everywhere
Almost nowhere
Almost certain
Almost sure
(informal) Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.
In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another dozen almosts.
Nearly; well nigh; all but; for the greatest part.
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost';
The job is (just) about done
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
We're almost finished
The car all but ran her down
He nearly fainted
Talked for nigh onto 2 hours
The recording is well-nigh perfect
Virtually all the parties signed the contract
I was near exhausted by the run
Most everyone agrees
Almost Meaning in a Sentence
She was almost in tears when she heard the news.
We were almost late for the concert, but luckily the traffic cleared up.
The bowl is almost full, so please don't add any more fruit.
He's almost two years old, but he's already speaking in full sentences.
We're almost out of milk, so could you buy some on your way home?
It's almost midnight, so we should start heading home.
The puppy is almost house-trained, with very few accidents now.
I've almost finished reading the book you lent me.
I've almost decided on a vacation destination, but I need a little more time to think.
The movie was almost over when the power went out.
It's almost impossible to see the stars in the city because of the light pollution.
The room was almost silent, save for the sound of the clock ticking.
He almost won the race, but he tripped near the finish line.
My phone is almost dead; I need to charge it soon.
They were almost swept away by the strong current, but managed to hold onto a rock.
The garden is almost a paradise in the summer, with flowers blooming everywhere.
The game is almost up for the losing team; there's no way they can score enough points now.
The water was almost boiling when I added the pasta.
We've almost reached our fundraising goal for the charity.
It's almost unheard of for him to miss a day of work.
She's almost as tall as her older brother now.
The office is almost empty on Fridays because many people work from home.
The painting looks almost real, like you could step right into it.
I had almost given up hope when I finally found my lost ring.
It's almost certain that the event will be postponed due to the weather.
Common Curiosities
Why is it called Almost?
The term "Almost" comes from Old English "ealne mǣst" meaning 'nearly all'.
What is the pronunciation of Almost?
"Almost" is pronounced as /ɔːlˈmoʊst/.
Which conjunction is used with Almost?
No specific conjunction is always used with "Almost." It depends on context.
Is Almost an abstract noun?
No, "Almost" is not an abstract noun.
What is the verb form of Almost?
"Almost" doesn't have a verb form; it's an adverb.
What is the root word of Almost?
The root words are "all" and "most."
Which vowel is used before Almost?
Context matters. In general, there's no specific vowel that always comes before "Almost."
What is the singular form of Almost?
"Almost" is an adverb and doesn't have singular or plural forms.
What is the plural form of Almost?
"Almost" doesn't have a plural form.
Which preposition is used with Almost?
"Almost" doesn't have a specific preposition attached; it depends on the sentence.
Which article is used with Almost?
"Almost" doesn't require a specific article. Use depends on the noun it modifies.
Is Almost a collective noun?
No, "Almost" is not a collective noun.
Is the word Almost a Gerund?
No, "Almost" is not a gerund.
How do we divide Almost into syllables?
Al-most.
Is Almost a noun or adjective?
"Almost" is neither; it's an adverb.
What part of speech is Almost?
"Almost" is an adverb.
What is the opposite of Almost?
The opposite might be "not at all" or "far from."
Is Almost an adverb?
Yes, "Almost" is an adverb.
Which determiner is used with Almost?
"Almost" doesn't require a specific determiner. It depends on the noun it modifies.
What is the first form of Almost?
"Almost" doesn't have verb forms.
What is the second form of Almost?
"Almost" doesn't have verb forms.
Is Almost a negative or positive word?
"Almost" is neutral, but can have positive or negative connotations based on context.
Is Almost a vowel or consonant?
"Almost" is a word, not a single letter. It contains both vowels and consonants.
Is Almost a countable noun?
No, "Almost" is not a noun.
Is the Almost term a metaphor?
No, "Almost" is not a metaphor by itself.
Is the word “Almost” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Almost" is neither; it's an adverb.
What is the stressed syllable in Almost?
The second syllable, "-most," is stressed.
What is the third form of Almost?
"Almost" doesn't have verb forms.
How is Almost used in a sentence?
Example: I have almost completed my work.
Is the word Almost imperative?
No, "Almost" is not in the imperative form.
How many syllables are in Almost?
"Almost" has two syllables.
What is another term for Almost?
A synonym for "Almost" is "nearly."
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