Phrase guide

pretty well

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Synonym of pretty much (“almost completely; very nearly”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • That scene earlier pretty well destroyed my chances of getting the job.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pretty much

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pretty, well.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • She plays the piano pretty well, having studied for six years.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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