(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
used to form the superlative
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
very
used to form the superlative
something that is of no importance
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
