I almost can't believe vs I can't almost believe

The phrase 'I almost can't believe' is correct, while 'I can't almost believe' is not a common or natural construction in English. The correct phrase indicates a sense of disbelief that is almost present, while the incorrect phrase creates confusion in the meaning.

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I almost can't believe

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a strong sense of disbelief that is nearly present. It implies that the speaker is close to not believing something.

Examples:

I almost can't believe how quickly she finished the project.
He almost can't believe his luck in finding a parking spot right in front of the store.
She almost can't believe the news of her promotion.
We almost can't believe how beautiful the sunset is.
They almost can't believe the incredible performance they witnessed.

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I almost can't believe it.
Can't believe you're being so nice to me When I almost punished you for something That never even happened.
I can't believe I almost went back to juvie tonight.
I can't believe I almost did that to my own daughters because of him.
Can't believe I almost let you talk me out of this, George.
I can't believe I almost make it to sixteen without seriously kissing anyone.
I almost can't take it.
I'm just - I was just thinking about how nice it is to have you here, and... how I can't believe that I almost lost you and Jamie in the same night.
What has happened here is so heinous, I almost can't bear to show it to you.
The tub. I almost can't give it up, but I only had it for an hour.
Can't believe you're being so nice to me When I almost punished you for something That never even happened.
I can't believe I almost didn't come tonight.
I can't believe I almost apologized to you, and I tried to get Ben to apologize to you.
I can't believe I almost cried for you.
I can't believe we almost stopped doing this.
I can't believe you fell for the guy who almost arrested us.
I just... I can't believe that the warehouse almost moved.
I can't believe you almost married that sweaty little imp.
I can't believe you almost had me bring a wild animal into my home.
But I can't believe Frank McGovern going down to Chema by almost two to one.

I can't almost believe

This phrase is not a common or natural construction in English.

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I can't believe we almost stopped doing this.
I can't believe I almost went back to juvie tonight.
I can't believe you almost married that sweaty little imp.
I can't believe I almost did that to my own daughters because of him.
I can't believe you almost had me bring a wild animal into my home.
I can't believe I almost make it to sixteen without seriously kissing anyone.
I can't believe I almost didn't come tonight.
I can't believe I almost apologized to you, and I tried to get Ben to apologize to you.
I can't believe I almost cried for you.
I can't believe you fell for the guy who almost arrested us.
I just... I can't believe that the warehouse almost moved.
But I can't believe Frank McGovern going down to Chema by almost two to one.
I can't believe it's almost time to go back to New York already.
I can't believe Dennis York is back in our lives and Holly almost sold him her shares of Ojai Foods.
I can't believe you guys almost missed this.
I can't believe he flaked out when we're almost done.
I can't - I can't marry you. I can't have your baby.
I'm just - I was just thinking about how nice it is to have you here, and... how I can't believe that I almost lost you and Jamie in the same night.
And I can't even begin... I can't.
No, Terry, I can't. I can't.

Alternatives:

I can hardly believe
I can barely believe
I can scarcely believe
I can't quite believe
I find it hard to believe

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I almost can't believe vs I can't almost believe