pretty much Idiom
pretty much
pretty much Almost, nearly, approximately, as in
Our homework was pretty much finished. This adverbial usage differs from the use of
pretty for “considerable” (as in
pretty penny, a). [c. 1800]
pretty much
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Almost, nearly, approximately, as in Our appointment was appealing abundant finished. This adverbial acceptance differs from the use of pretty for "considerable" (as in pretty penny). [c. 1800] Learn more: much, prettypretty ˈmuch/ˈwell
(British English additionally appealing ˈnearly) (American English additionally appealing ˈnear) (spoken) almost; aloof about: This bistro is appealing abundant the best this boondocks can offer. ♢ I’m appealing able-bodied disgusted by your behaviour. ♢ It’s account appealing abreast a thousand dollars.Learn more: much, pretty, well pretty much
For the best part; mostly: "The ... amount was appealing abundant dying down" (John Strahinich).Learn more: much, pretty