pretty well

The phrase "pretty well" is often used informally to indicate a degree of completion or satisfaction that is close to, but not entirely, complete.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To a satisfactory or acceptable degree.

Example

  • He did pretty well on the exam, scoring just above average.

B2General

(informal)Almost completely; nearly.

Example

  • I'm pretty well finished with the project.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pretty well":

very wellquite goodvery goodall very welljust as welldo wellas wellas good aswell donevery muchgood enough