почти — meaning in English
pochti
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- 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.
- half adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
- nearly adv Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
- nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
Senses
почти is used for these senses in English:
- about Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
- 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
- half In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
- nearly In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
- nigh Almost, nearly.
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.