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9.4.4.7Just, almost not  

Definition

  • Use this domain for words indicating that although something is true, it almost is not true.

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Scope note

  • What words indicate that although something is true, it almost is not true? just, almost didn't, nearly didn't, only just, narrowly, barely. What words indicate that something bad almost happened, but it did not? narrowly missed, close shave. What words indicate that you did something, but almost didn't do it? just, only just, barely, be a near thing, be a close thing, by the skin of your teeth. What words indicate that you can do something, but it is difficult? can hardly, can barely, can scarcely. What words indicate that something is a particular amount, but not much more? just, only just, barely.

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  • 9.4.4.7

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https://w3id.org/MoRe-SFB1475/CT/concepts/3145454866

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