Pretty much/well

adverb

Almost or nearly.

I've finished painting the room, I'm pretty much done.
Visual representation of "pretty much/well" - Almost or nearly

Often appears as...

  • pretty much done
  • pretty much the same
adverb

In most respects or for most purposes.

The job is pretty much the same as my old one.
Visual representation of "pretty much/well" - In most respects or for most purposes

Often appears as...

  • pretty much the same
  • pretty much agreed
adverb

To a great degree or extent.

She's pretty much a genius.
Visual representation of "pretty much/well" - To a great degree or extent

Often appears as...

  • pretty much a genius
  • pretty much loved
adverb

Almost or nearly.

I've finished painting the room, I'm pretty much done.
Visual representation of "pretty much/well" - Almost or nearly

Often appears as...

  • pretty much done
  • pretty much the same
adverb

In most respects or for most purposes.

The job is pretty much the same as my old one.
Visual representation of "pretty much/well" - In most respects or for most purposes

Often appears as...

  • pretty much the same
  • pretty much agreed
adverb

To a great degree or extent.

She's pretty much a genius.
Visual representation of "pretty much/well" - To a great degree or extent

Often appears as...

  • pretty much a genius
  • pretty much loved
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "pretty much/well"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Softening Statements

Use 'pretty much' to make a statement less absolute and sound more approachable.

Illustration for Softening Statements
The directions are pretty much correct, you just missed the last turn.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Conversation

'Pretty much' is casual and common in everyday speech but less appropriate in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Conversation
We're pretty much ready to go out tonight.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understated Agreement

When agreeing with someone mostly but not entirely, use 'pretty much' to indicate minor exceptions.

Illustration for Understated Agreement
I pretty much agree with your point, although there are some nuances.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Softening Statements

Use 'pretty much' to make a statement less absolute and sound more approachable.

Illustration for Softening Statements
The directions are pretty much correct, you just missed the last turn.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Conversation

'Pretty much' is casual and common in everyday speech but less appropriate in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Conversation
We're pretty much ready to go out tonight.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understated Agreement

When agreeing with someone mostly but not entirely, use 'pretty much' to indicate minor exceptions.

Illustration for Understated Agreement
I pretty much agree with your point, although there are some nuances.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Softening Statements

Use 'pretty much' to make a statement less absolute and sound more approachable.

Illustration for Softening Statements
The directions are pretty much correct, you just missed the last turn.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Conversation

'Pretty much' is casual and common in everyday speech but less appropriate in formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Conversation
We're pretty much ready to go out tonight.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understated Agreement

When agreeing with someone mostly but not entirely, use 'pretty much' to indicate minor exceptions.

Illustration for Understated Agreement
I pretty much agree with your point, although there are some nuances.
Visual representation of the word "Pretty much/well"

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