B1adverbinformallanguage
US/ˈprɪt.i/
UK/ˈprɪt.i/
quite or fairly, but not very; also almost
In context
The exam was pretty hard, but I think I passed.
I'm pretty sure I left my keys at the office.
We're pretty much finished, just one more slide to go.
Words that go with pretty
adverb + adjective
- pretty sureI'm pretty sure he's lying.
- pretty goodHer English is pretty good now.
- pretty muchI've pretty much finished the report.
- pretty busySorry, I'm pretty busy this week.
adverb + verb
- pretty wellThe interview went pretty well.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is very pretty good at maths.Correct: She is pretty good at maths.