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We have almost finished vs We almost have finished

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. The placement of the adverb 'almost' before or after the verb 'have' does not change the overall meaning of the sentence.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 8234 views

We have almost finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common way to express that something is nearly completed. 'Almost' is used to indicate that the finishing point is very close.

Examples:

  • We have almost finished the project.
  • She has almost finished her homework.
  • They have almost finished cooking dinner.
  • Because we have almost finished, I'll repeat this story.
  • Despite everybody's efforts, we have finished almost a quarter of an hour later than planned.
  • I have almost finished The Tempest.
  • Mr President, I have almost finished.
  • Legislators - and I have almost finished speaking now - cannot regulate everything, but they must occasionally remind everyone what their rights and duties are.
  • Your work must be almost finished by now.
  • I'm almost finished unpacking downstairs.
  • A further two (Germany and Slovakia) have almost finished ratification; and two have rejected it (France and the Netherlands).
  • This is the reason why - I have almost finished, Mr President - I am delighted that the Council has finally agreed to incorporate the principle of a statute in the Amsterdam Treaty.
  • Well, I've almost finished with the projectile.
  • Listen, I'm almost finished.
  • The locksmith is almost finished with the safe deposit box.
  • I'm sorry for the noise. I've almost finished.
  • I had almost finished working out my new system.
  • Morning comes and I'm almost finished.
  • It looks like the photographer's almost finished, so...
  • I fear we've almost finished the fish.
  • I thought you were almost finished with law school.
  • I'm almost finished with the book.
  • Three fingers is the limit, it's almost finished.

Alternatives:

  • We are almost finished.
  • We almost finished.
  • We are nearly finished.
  • We nearly finished.

We almost have finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is another way to express that something is nearly completed. 'Almost' is placed before 'have' to indicate the closeness to completion.

Examples:

  • We almost have finished the project.
  • She almost has finished her homework.
  • They almost have finished cooking dinner.
  • Despite everybody's efforts, we have finished almost a quarter of an hour later than planned.
  • Because we have almost finished, I'll repeat this story.
  • Your work must be almost finished by now.
  • I'm almost finished unpacking downstairs.
  • Well, I've almost finished with the projectile.
  • Listen, I'm almost finished.
  • The locksmith is almost finished with the safe deposit box.
  • I'm sorry for the noise. I've almost finished.
  • I had almost finished working out my new system.
  • Morning comes and I'm almost finished.
  • It looks like the photographer's almost finished, so...
  • I fear we've almost finished the fish.
  • I thought you were almost finished with law school.
  • I'm almost finished with the book.
  • Three fingers is the limit, it's almost finished.
  • I've almost finished compiling those surveillance protocols.
  • I'm almost finished making my ionic defibulizer, Morty.
  • Almost finished my patient care load... again.
  • I've got two shows that are almost finished.
  • You said you were almost finished.

Alternatives:

  • We almost finished.
  • We have nearly finished.
  • We nearly have finished.
  • We are almost finished.

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