almost impassable

Frequency: 7.614.1 per million words

Indicates that it is very difficult, but not absolutely impossible, to pass.

impassableADVERB + impassable

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almost

Examples (10)

  • After the heavy snowfall, the mountain road was almost impassable.
  • The overgrown path made the route almost impassable for hikers.
  • Due to fallen trees, the trail became almost impassable.
  • The flooding rendered the underpass almost impassable to vehicles.
  • With no clear signs, the dense jungle seemed almost impassable.
  • The narrow canyon, filled with debris, was almost impassable.
  • Heavy traffic at rush hour made the bridge almost impassable.
  • The thick fog made the coastal road almost impassable.
  • Explorers found the swampy terrain almost impassable without specialized gear.
  • The landslide left the road almost impassable for several hours.