How to Use Pretty Much, Pretty Sure [Pretty as an Adverb in English]

Описание: What exactly does ‘pretty’ mean when someone says ‘pretty much’ or ‘I’m pretty disappointed?’ How does a word that means ‘beautiful’ work in those phrases?

The simple truth is: it doesn’t.

With pretty much, pretty sure, pretty upset, or pretty disappointed, the word ‘pretty’ is an adverb.

And when ‘pretty’ is used as an adverb, the meaning changes.

Not only that, but it can have opposite meanings. Sometimes ‘pretty’ can intensify, like the word ‘very.’

But other times it can weaken the meaning of a phrase like when someone says, “I’m somewhat certain.”

In this Confident English lesson, you’ll learn 4 ways to accurately use ‘pretty’ as an adverb in English.

Plus, you’ll get tips to know which meaning is used when you hear someone else say it.

Get the full lesson at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com...


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00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Challenges of 'Pretty'
02:52 - Word Order with 'Pretty'
03:27 - 'Pretty' Intensifies
05:03 - 'Pretty' Weakens
05:48 - 'Pretty' Approximates
06:34 - 'Pretty' Is Unsure
08:26 - Tips for Understanding the Correct Meaning


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