ほとんど — meaning in English

English meaning

• almost adv Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
• virtual adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.

Senses

ほとんど is used for these senses in English:

• almost Very close to, but not quite.
• more or less Almost.
• virtual For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.

virtual — full definition

1. adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.
2. adj Existing or conducted through a computer or online rather than in person.

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