Synonyms of pretty much

pretty much

phrase

as in almost

very close to but not completely

• The snacks were pretty much depleted by the time our late guests arrived.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• almost
• nearly
• practically
• about
• fairly
• more or less
• much
• most
• virtually
• all but
• next to
• somewhere
• just about
• feckly
• largely
• fair
• mostly
• kind of
• as good as
• mainly
• by and large
• somewhat
• well-nigh
• borderline
• near
• chiefly
• appreciably
• within an inch of
• partially
• partly
• nigh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• entirely
• quite
• completely
• absolutely
• fully
• well
• thoroughly
• altogether
• plain
• totally
• wholly
• utterly
• hardly
• barely
• scarcely
• plumb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pretty much

Fortunately, Proposition 39’s crafters left mail ballots pretty much alone, except for requiring a nuisance PIN on the ballot envelope. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Even Paulina’s best friend – a phrase pretty much useless in this milieu – isn’t safe. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Seattle pretty much took Walker off the field on all third downs, short yardage or otherwise, in favor of Zach Charbonnet. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The line between inside and outside is pretty much nonexistent at this Miami Beach house. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026