easy
The garden looked pretty in spring.
What does Pretty mean?
Pretty means nice to look at, or fairly.
Dictionary definition
Pleasing to look at; also used to mean fairly or quite.
Example sentences
Pretty in a sentence
medium
The puzzle was pretty easy after the first clue.
hard
The author used pretty details to make the scene feel bright.
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Practice 1
What does pretty mean?
Pretty means pretty means nice to look at, or fairly.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses pretty correctly?
The correct sentence uses pretty in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which clue best matches pretty?
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Pretty
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prit · ee · strongest beat: prit
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WordPretty.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningPretty means nice to look at, or fairly.
ExampleExample: The garden looked pretty in spring.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- prit · ee
- Strongest beat
- prit
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on prit.
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Synonyms
Words like Pretty
Antonyms
Opposite words
unattractiveNot pleasing to look at.
plainSimple or not decorated.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Pretty word family
Base word
pretty
adjective
prettier
More pretty.
adjective
prettiest
Most pretty.
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Student support
Understand Pretty
Hint for students
Pretty means nice to look at, or fairly.
Common mix-up
Pretty is not the same as unattractive. Pretty means pretty means nice to look at, or fairly.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The puzzle was pretty easy after the first clue. Clue words: puzzle, easy, first. Underline clue words that show why pretty fits instead of unattractive. Now write one new sentence that shows pretty without using the word pretty. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pretty?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The puzzle was pretty easy after the first clue." Why does pretty fit better than unattractive?
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