almost essential

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

Indicates that something is very close to being necessary.

essentialADVERB + essential

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almost

Examples (10)

  • It is becoming almost essential for students to have a second language.
  • In today's digital world, a reliable internet connection is almost essential for remote work.
  • For this particular job, previous experience is considered almost essential.
  • Regular exercise has become almost essential for maintaining good health in a sedentary lifestyle.
  • Having a smartphone is almost essential to stay connected with friends and family.
  • A good travel guide was almost essential before the age of smartphones.
  • For hikers in the wilderness, a map and compass are almost essential tools.
  • Building an emergency fund is almost essential for financial stability.
  • In this recipe, fresh ginger is almost essential to get the authentic flavor.
  • The lawyer explained that this piece of evidence was almost essential to winning the case.