Pretty
Pretty adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: we've had some pretty cold weather lately
Quite is a synonym for pretty in considerable topic. In some cases you can use "Quite" instead the word "Pretty" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like rather, fairly. popular alternative
Quite
Quite adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: we camped quite near Mount Rushmore
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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First-person horror game Daylight begins In Medias Res, although it becomes pretty clear rather quickly that there's something sinister and not-quite-right about the mysterious voice on the radio giving you orders.
Source: Mission Control Is Off Its Meds - Sue and Toroko: Well, you are pretty hot and all, but we're both, like, so totally lesbian now and to be quite honest we'd much rather do it with each other!
- But the horror elements are played pretty straight - as the zombies are still quite gruesome and becoming a Zombie Infectee is played for drama rather than comedy.
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