adverb

almost

Translation

almost, nearly, practically

It's almost time to go.

I've almost finished my homework.

Almost everyone came to the party.

((almost + adjective/adverb)) modifies an adjective or adverb It's almost ready.

((almost + verb)) modifies a verb I've almost finished.

((almost + pronoun/determiner)) modifies a pronoun or determiner Almost everyone came.

Synonyms: nearly, practically, just about; Antonyms: not at all, nowhere near

From Old English 'eallmǣst', meaning 'all most', i.e., 'for the most part'.

Think 'all most' of the way there, but not quite. You've done 'all' of it, 'most' of the way.