What does pretty sure mean?
What does pretty sure mean?
Pretty sure means “almost sure”- they’re not positive, but probably!
Can you say im pretty sure?
No. “Pretty” here is an adverb meaning “fairly” or “somewhat” or “kind of.” “I’m pretty sure” means you’re mostly sure, but you don’t know.
How do you use Im pretty sure?
“I am pretty sure”, spoken in a held-back sort of way, would mean that I am now wondering if I was wrong, and I am inviting comment. Alternatively, it might be a polite way of suggesting that someone else is wrong — e.g. “I am pretty sure that… if we keep going down this street, we will end up back at the park”.
What does the saying pretty please mean?
spoken humorous. used for asking someone for something or persuading them to do something by trying to make yourself sound friendly: Can we have one, too? Please!
What does I’m sure mean?
When you say “I’m sure…” it often means that you want something to happen or hope that it will happen. Here are some examples: I’m sure it’ll be over by then.
Is pretty good correct grammar?
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 fairly certain mean?
Its means to be 100% sure about something.
What is a synonym for Pretty sure?
i am pretty sure synonym | English synonyms dictionary | Reverso.
How do you say please in a cute way?
Senior Member. I would describe “pretty please” as a fawning, ostensibly endearing way of saying “please”. One imagines a cute little child trying to get what he wants through cute, innocent manipulation. A grown woman might use it half-jokingly, as it has the cliché air of the use of feminine wiles.
What can we say instead of please?
please
- amuse.
- charm.
- cheer.
- entertain.
- gratify.
- satisfy.
- tickle.
- wow.
How do you say I’m sure?
I’m sure: the most usual way of saying that you are sure about something: I’m sure she won’t forget – she’s very reliable. I’m positive/I’m certain/I know for a fact (that): a stronger, more emphatic way of expressing certainty: I’m positive I had the keys with me when I left.
What’s the difference between sure and yes?
Yes says that you definitely agree with, or are willing to do what was asked of you. And stating it in a formal way. Sure says that you might not want to do it but will do it anyway. Or agreeing to what is being asked of you in a less formal way.
What does it mean when someone says I’m pretty sure?
“I am pretty sure”, spoken in a held-back sort of way, would mean that I am now wondering if I was wrong, and I am inviting comment. Alternatively, it might be a polite way of suggesting that someone else is wrong — e.g. “I am pretty sure that… if we keep going down this street, we will end up back at the park”.
Are there any synonyms for’pretty sure’in Thesaurus?
262 Pretty Sure Synonyms in Pretty Sure Thesaurus. quite sure. phr. pretty confident. phr. quite certain. phr. fairly certain. phr.
What does the phrase I’m pretty sure Adam finished work mean?
The phrase I’ve pretty much finished work would imply, to me, that only a few moments’ work is left. The phrase I’m pretty sure Adam finished work by now means that I would be very surprised if Adam had not finished work. Finally, pretty sure can be used as a form of politeness or disingenuous courtesy.
What does the word ” pretty much ” mean in English?
b. pretty much: almost, very nearly; more or less; (also, in early use) very much, considerably. Whilst this definition is specific to pretty much, I see it as very synonymous with pretty sure. The phrase I’ve pretty much finished workwould imply, to me, that only a few moments’ work is left.
