1095 – How to Use “Pretty” in Everyday English

It’s pretty good. I’m pretty sure. That was pretty expensive. We’re pretty busy today. That’s pretty much it.

Pretty is a very common word in everyday English, and I’m not talking about pretty meaning beautiful. In conversation, pretty often means something like fairly, quite, or rather, and we use it all the time to soften or adjust how strong an adjective sounds. Have you wondered about expressions like pretty good, pretty sure, or pretty much? If so, you’re in luck—because today, we’re going to look at how you can use pretty naturally in everyday English.

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