almost vs give or take

almost

adv
  • Up to, except for a negligible set (where negligible is not universally but contextually defined). 

  • Up to a null set; except for a set of measure 0. 

  • Very close to, but not quite. 

noun
  • Something or someone that doesn't quite make it. 

give or take

adv
  • Approximately; plus or minus some unknown amount. 

  • Approximately; within a certain margin of error. 

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