pretty much

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Definition of pretty muchnext
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 Here’s a 15-minute recipe for homemade butter that can be spread on pretty much anything. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Fruits—except for rose hips, withered wild grapes and perhaps a few others—are pretty much gone. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Who would have known that would leave Cheryl pretty much alone? — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 After all, Russ is not a very good liar, and pretty much everything about the persona he’s created as Chad Powers raises eyebrows. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pretty much

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“Pretty much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20much. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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