Does pretty good Mean Better Than Good?

Does pretty good Mean Better Than Good?

It basically just means “mostly good” or “fairly good” or “somewhat good.” It definitely isn’t “more than good,” though.

Is pretty good worse than good?

“Pretty” + nouns (i.e., woman, home, view, etc.) is generally a compliment, a good thing. But what happens when you use “pretty” + adjective (good) or “pretty” + adverb (well) (much)? A “pretty good” hamburger is LESS good than a “very good” hamburger. To correct each sentence, say “very” instead of “pretty.”

What is a better word for pretty good?

Adjective. Suitable or moderately good. acceptable. satisfactory.

Is it correct to say pretty well?

I would say that both are correct. “Pretty good” is quite common in the US. In my experience, I think the British are somewhat more inclined to the correct form, which would be “Pretty well” or some variation of it (quite well/I am well). Based on correct grammar, “well” should be used.

What does it mean pretty well?

Definition of pretty well informal. : not completely but mostly I’m pretty well fed up with him.

What can I say instead of pretty much?

pretty much

• a little.
• considerably.
• fairly.
• kind of.
• moderately.
• quite.
• rather.
• reasonably.

Is pretty well correct?

“Pretty good” is quite common in the US. In my experience, I think the British are somewhat more inclined to the correct form, which would be “Pretty well” or some variation of it (quite well/I am well). Based on correct grammar, “well” should be used. Based on typical conversation, “good” is very common.

When can I use pretty?

We can use pretty as an adverb, before an adjective or another adverb, meaning ‘quite, but not extremely’. It is informal: I’m pretty sure we’ve met before.

Does pretty mean kind of?

attractive, beautiful, charming, cute, elegant, good-looking, graceful, handsome, lovely, neat, pleasant, a little, considerably, fairly, kind of, moderately, quite, rather, reasonably, somewhat.