почти
almost
nearly but not completely
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почти with English translation
почти usage examples
It was almost dark when we left.
Когда мы ушли, было почти темно.
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почти synonyms
What's the difference between почти / чуть / слегка / едва
Very close to 'almost': means 'not quite, but very close'.
I'm almost ready.
Я почти готов.
Means 'a little'; more about a small degree than about 'almost'.
I'm a little cold.
Мне чуть холодно.
He smiled slightly.
Он слегка улыбнулся.
Means 'barely'; often stronger than 'almost' and can show the smallest possible degree.
I can barely hear him.
Я едва его слышу.
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How to pronounce почти and what this word means
почти translation: almost. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce почти
[pɐt͡ɕˈtʲi]
почти translation
almost
почти examples
The room was almost empty.
почти transcription
[pɐt͡ɕˈtʲi]
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Questions about this word
почти meaning: what does it mean?
почти, но не совсем
почти pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
почти is pronounced as [pɐt͡ɕˈtʲi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
почти definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The room was almost empty. Translation: Комната была почти пустой.
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