Collocation
pretty much
almost entirely; very nearly; to a great extent
Definition
'pretty much' is a common English collocation. almost entirely; very nearly; to a great extent
pretty much + [adjective/verb/pronoun/clause]
“The project is pretty much finished.”
Examples
- The work is pretty much done.
- We've pretty much run out of milk.
- I've pretty much recovered from my cold.
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- He pretty much ignored everything I said.
- The presentation was pretty much what I expected.
- They've pretty much decided to move to a new city.
- After hours of discussion, we're pretty much back where we started.
- Her explanation was pretty much unintelligible.
- The event schedule is pretty much set in stone.
- I pretty much agree with your assessment.
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More at B2 level
- come up with an idea To produce or think of a new idea, plan, or solution, often creatively or after some effort.
- figure out a problem To understand or solve a difficult situation, puzzle, or issue.
- look into an issue To investigate or examine a problem, concern, or situation to discover the facts and find a solutio…
- How do you two know each other? A common question used to ask about the origin or nature of the relationship between two people.
- I've heard a lot about you. I know things about you from other people's accounts or from your reputation, often used as an iceb…
More adverbial phrases
- at the end of the day Ultimately; when everything is considered; in the final analysis.
- funnily enough Used to introduce a surprising, ironic, or coincidental fact or situation, often with a slight touc…
- in a way partly true, or true to some extent; used to soften a statement or express hesitant agreement.
- as it were An idiom used to qualify a statement, indicating that it is perhaps not entirely accurate, literal,…
- a bit A small amount or degree; somewhat.