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almost
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UK
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In the UK, "almost" refers to something happening to a very limited extent or very close to completion.
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5
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2
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almost
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English-speaking countries
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'Almost' is frequently used in English-speaking countries to express reaching a goal or outcome.
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3
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almost
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Japanese culture
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In Japanese culture, almost finishing a task is considered a sign of good effort and determination.
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4
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almost
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American culture
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Almost winning is often perceived as a letdown in American culture.
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almost
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Germany
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Punctuality is highly valued in German culture, so being "almost on time" can still be considered late.
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6
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almost
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Spanish-speaking countries
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In Spanish-speaking countries, the concept of "almost" (casi) is used to express a high likelihood of achieving a specific goal.
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7
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almost
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Switzerland
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In Swiss culture, punctuality is highly valued and being even a little late may be considered unacceptable.
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