Pretty much assured Crossword Clue

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Pretty much assured Crossword Answer

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ASSURED (adjective)
1. characterized by certainty or security
2. marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
MUCH (adverb)
1. frequently or in great quantities
2. (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely
MUCH (noun)
1. a great amount or extent
MUCH (adjective)
1. (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent

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