all but

adverb

Definition of all butnext
as in almost
very close to but not completely dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all but
  1. almost
  2. practically
  3. nearly
  4. about
Adverb
  • Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • But that has been analyzed and dismissed by almost every economist and trade group in the country to look at it.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of almost
Adverb
  • The only question is how sizable the GOP majority will be in a chamber where the legislative filibuster practically ensures that 60 votes are needed to pass new measures.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Jennifer Lopez has worn practically the same style equation before, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • The Niners nearly doubled the overall offensive output of the Bucs.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Evans led by 2,596 votes as of 10:52 p.m., up nearly 400 votes from a few hours earlier in the evening.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of nearly
Adverb
  • The 25-year-old called 911 about 7:30 p.m. Monday and said he had been assaulted in a road rage incident.
    Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The two hunted all day with just one break for lunch when, finally, a doe came trotting by at about 5:30 p.m.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of about
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