Almost and Nearest

Almost

Almost adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Nearest is a synonym for almost. In some cases you can replace term "Nearest" with "Almost", this adverbs are similar.

Nearest

Nearest adverb - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance.

Almost is a synonym for nearest. Sometimes you can use "Almost" instead an adverb "Nearest".

Both words in one sentence

  • Stuffed into a Trashcan Maybe he was drunk and didn't also notice that she was almost seven feet tall; nonetheless, Jen responds by stuffing him into the nearest trashcan.
  • Lethal Chef Fluttershy almost eats it to make her friend feel better, but Angel tosses it out the nearest window.
    Source: Lethal Chef
  • We Cannot Go on Without You You're considered dead (though any hired mercenaries that fled still have their HP/MP), and teleported to the nearest town after a almost always modest Death Penalty.
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