pretty
pretty
Meaning of pretty
quite or fairly, used in informal speech before adjectives
口语里表示程度比较高
Pronunciation
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pretty usage examples
The food was pretty good.
饭菜挺好吃的。
It's pretty cold outside today.
今天外面挺冷的。
pretty synonyms
What's the difference between pretty / quite / fairly / rather
ENThe film was quite long.
ENI speak French fairly well.
Slightly more formal; often suggests surprise or criticism.
ENThe hotel was rather small.
Advanced: broader words (1)
Informal: slightly, somewhat.
ENI'm kind of tired today.
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pretty meaning: what does it mean?
quite or fairly, used in informal speech before adjectives
pretty pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pretty is pronounced as /ˈprɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pretty definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
饭菜挺好吃的。 Translation: The food was pretty good.
Is pretty part of Adjectives vocabulary?
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