Almost
Almost adjective - Being such only when compared to something else.
In general and almost are semantically related In some cases you can use "In general" instead a preposition "Almost".
In general
In general adverb - Without distinction of one from others.
Almost and in general are semantically related in quantity topic. Sometimes you can use "Almost" instead a preposition phrase "In general".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- nearly and almost
- nearly and in general
- practically and almost
- practically and in general
- about and almost
- about and in general
- around and almost
- around and in general
- roughly and almost
- roughly and in general
- approximately and almost
- approximately and in general
- essentially and almost
- essentially and in general
Both terms in one sentence
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That was about where the physical similarity stopped,note Stauffenberg was taller almost by a head but in general Stauffenberg was considered a handsome man.
Source: Film / Valkyrie -
Pop-Cultural Osmosis: "The Times They Are A-Changin'" has become almost synonymous with Dylan and the revolutionary society changes of The '60s in general.
- Dance fighting in general seems to use this trope when invoked, but not to nearly the same impressive degree (the Arkenhammer almost deafened Parson when demonstrated in an enclosed space).
Source: Invisible Backup Band
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