Phrase guide

almost all

det · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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det

Meaning 1

All, except for a negligible set, i.e. finite, countable or of measure zero.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • Rational numbers are a countable set, so almost all numbers are irrational.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: almost no

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det

Meaning 2

In non-mathematical use, see almost, all.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We've eaten almost all of the cake.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: presque tous — all but a negligible set
  • German: fast alle — all but a negligible set
  • Japanese: ほとんど全て (hotondo subete) — all but a negligible set
  • Malay: hampir semua — all but a negligible set