Do these sentences make sense?
1. I got to the airport almost too late.
2. I almost got to the airport too late.
3. I got to the airport nearly too late.
4. I nearly got to the airport too late.
5. I got to the airport practically too late.
6. I practically got to the airport too late.
7. I almost missed my flight this morning.
8. I nearly missed my flight this morning.
9. I practically missed my flight this morning.
Comments
Only 7 & 8 Make sense. Number 9 is really saying that you did miss your flight this morning. The only real way to make 1 through 6. Make sense is to say I almost got to the airport late.
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