Almost
Almost adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Prior to this Frodo had been living with various other relatives; justified in that almost all Hobbits seem to be rather closely related.
Source: Nephewism - Both Buck and Rayford, by working very closely with the Antichrist, helping him constantly, refusing to inform anyone of who he really is, and not doing a thing to stop him, are well past "Designated Hero" and into "Designated Not-The Dragon," which they would be in almost any story.
Source: Designated Hero / Literature -
There is quite a lot of gore if you watch closely, but the gushing blood is almost indistinguishable from the grime and filth the orcs are covered in.
Source: Film / The Lord of the Rings
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