presque — meaning in English
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English meaning
- almost adv Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
- approximately adv Roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.
- nearly adv Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
Senses
presque is used for these senses in English:
- all but Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.
- almost Very close to, but not quite.
- approximately Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
- as good as almost, virtually, practically; tantamount to
- more or less Almost.
- nearly In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
- well-nigh Almost, nearly.