PRETTY MUCH Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

pretty much

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Definition of pretty much

as in almost

very close to but not completely

The snacks were pretty much depleted by the time our late guests arrived.

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Recent Examples of pretty much The truth is, Stuttgart has had great success with pretty much every kind of configuration; the midship supercars are just the least common (the Boxster/Cayman twins are superb, but not quite super). — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026 This took pretty much everyone by surprise, including 40 Days For Life CEO Shawn Carney. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Media reports suggest that SpaceX is pretty much out of capacity for Falcon 9 rockets flying through the end of service in 2028 or 2029, although slots are still available through third-party bookers. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Despite the growing criticism and never-ending wave of scandals plaguing royal families pretty much everywhere, people want to keep watching them, says the team. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pretty much

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