| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | almost | US | Incomplete tasks are often described as 'almost done' or 'almost finished'. | 1 |
| 2 | almost | United States | Almost always means nearly, but not completely | 1 |
| 3 | hardly | US | Used to indicate that something happens only to a small extent or almost not at all. | 1 |
| 4 | hardly | US | Used to indicate that something is barely or almost not happening or existing | 1 |
| 5 | hardly | United States | Used to indicate that something occurs to a very limited extent or almost not at all | 1 |