Where does “almost” come from?
Almost derives from Old English eallmǣst, a compound of eall meaning "all" and mǣst meaning "most."
almost (English): Very close to, not quite; Something or someone...
Definitions
- Very close to, not quite; Something or someone...
Ancestry of “almost”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | eallmǣst | nearly all, almost, for the most part |