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1. | [ adverb ] (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished | |
Synonyms: | almost nearly just_about virtually well-nigh most near about nigh | |
Examples: | "the job is (just) about done" "the baby was almost asleep" "we're almost finished" "the car all but ran her down" "he nearly fainted" "well-nigh perfect" "virtually everyone" |
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Similar spelling: |
albuterol |