σχεδὸν

schedón

almost

Adverb indicating proximity in degree or time: nearly, almost, close to (in numerical, spatial, or figurative sense). Primarily expresses something that falls just short of a particular amount, quality, state, or threshold. Frequently modifies verbs to indicate an action or state that comes close to happening or being the case, but stops short of actualization.

G4975

Acts 13:44 · Word #5

Lexicon G4975

Lemmaσχεδόν
Transliterationschedón
Strong'sG4975
DefinitionAdverb indicating proximity in degree or time: nearly, almost, close to (in numerical, spatial, or figurative sense). Primarily expresses something that falls just short of a particular amount, quality, state, or threshold. Frequently modifies verbs to indicate an action or state that comes close to happening or being the case, but stops short of actualization.

Morphology ADV All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Common Translation

Phrasealmost
Literalalmost

Lexical Info

Lemmaσχεδόν
Strong'sG4975

SIBI-P1 Translation G4975-01

nearly

Morphological NotesAdverb (Gr,D): indeclinable adverb indicating degree or temporal proximity; no case, gender, or number.
Rendering RationaleAs an adverb expressing proximity in degree or time, "nearly" captures the sense of something held close to a threshold but not fully reaching it. This preserves the root idea of nearness derived from σχ- (to have, hold) with the adverbial force intact.

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