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Oct 2021
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Use PRETTY as an Adverb to Show Modesty,...

ADVANCED ENGLISH
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Pretty is not only an adjective but also an adverb! The qualifying adverb “pretty” means fairly, quite, relatively, or moderately. Learn these phrases that use pretty as an adverb to show humility, express surprise, or to downplay something. Learn how to use pretty as an adverb in this Advanced English lesson!  📝 Full Lesson  and 🎙 Podcast: https://advancedenglish.co/blog/ey8we8bg/using-pretty-as-an-adverb-to-show-modesty,-surprise,-uncertainty----pretty-much,-pretty-smart,-pretty-well ENROLL IN OUR WEB COURSES (FREE trial included): 👇 🏆Acing Online Interviews:  https://explearning.co/courses/online-interviews #advancedenglish #confidentenglish #marydaphne #communication #englishcommunication #englishgrammar 🏆Group Interviews: https://explearning.co/courses/group-interviews🏆Online Teamwork: https://explearning.co/courses/online-teamwork🏆Remote Work: https://explearning.co/courses/remote-work And don't forget to check out our website for the writeup and podcast of all of our lessons: https://advancedenglish.co/blog

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