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about vs almost

almost vs about

about is an adjective but almost is not an adjective.

about and almost both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
about No Yes No Yes
almost No No No Yes
As adverbs, about and almost are synonyms defined as:
  • about and almost: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Other synonyms of about include most, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh.
about (adjective) almost (adjective)
on the move
about (adverb) almost (adverb)
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
in the area or vicinity
in or to a reversed position or direction
in rotation or succession
used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
all around or on all sides
Difference between about and almost

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