most vs almost
Definitions
adjective
- the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
- (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
adverb
- used to form the superlative
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
- very
Examples
Sodium thiopental was used by most U.S. states as part of a lethal injection combination, but many have switched to an alternative drug called pentobarbital amid an ongoing shortage.
It would almost be better to have no backbench bills at all than the current system, which offers a false glimmer of hope.
The residents are mostly impoverished families who survive by collecting recyclable garbage.
Definitions
adverb
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Examples
It would almost be better to have no backbench bills at all than the current system, which offers a false glimmer of hope.
Which is stupid, considering the drivers around here A: Don't normally stop for people and in fact have been caught trying to sneak ~around~ them and B: I've been nicked several times and almost hit three times different instances last summer attempting to obey the biking laws, none of those for mistakes on my part as I've been scared shitless at the lack of aware driving that's crept over my town.
You know that moment when really liking someone turns into a radiant love - overwhelming, a little frightening and almost exasperatingly fresh?
