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I was able to see pretty vs I could see pretty

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They both convey the idea that the speaker was able to see something beautiful or attractive. The choice between 'was able to' and 'could' is a matter of personal preference.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 613 views

I was able to see pretty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the speaker had the ability to see something beautiful or attractive.
  • I was able to see pretty much everyone I really wanted to and this included: Kendrick Lamar, Hozier, Alt-j, Vance Joy, Cold War Kids, G-easy, St. Vincent, Odesza, Bassnectar, Girl Talk, and the amazingly talented Sam Smith. (I don't know if I'm ...
  • I was able to see pretty well. I had parked in the area by the camper's check in. As it was late October, I wasn't worried about overcrowding. I was able to complete the northern half, up to the covered bridge by 10:30. I rested and grabbed an ...
  • Apr 2, 2015 ... I was able to see pretty much the exact view of the shore where Peter would have first seen Jesus from his fishing boat before jumping into the water and swimming to shore to meet him. Armed with the stories from the New ...
  • My first entry/exit was the most emotionally stressful but strangely not as physically difficult as I expected. The primary stress was worrying about becoming dizzy or faint. I was able to see pretty well through the goggles because of the defogger ...

Alternatives:

  • I was able to see something pretty.
  • I was able to see something beautiful.
  • I was able to see something attractive.

I could see pretty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also indicates that the speaker had the ability to see something beautiful or attractive.
  • 4/14/2012 - Day after follow-up. In a state of elation, I went in for my day after follow-up and my eyes looked fine. They felt pretty good, I could see pretty well and I even went and met my roommate for lunch and then went shopping. Days 3 -5
  • Well, we kept on a-moving through there, and pretty soon everybody got where it was that they was a-going, because they parted and I could see pretty good. And what I seen was this whole raft of people a-sittin' on these two banks and ...
  • My TLC experience was amazing! The staff was friendly and described everything that was happening. After resting for a dew hours after the procedure, I had no pain, I could see pretty well and was ... Read the Complete Review. Dave C.
  • Mar 12, 2015 ... I could see pretty darn well. Not perfect, but well enough that I was sure I could drive and get through my morning. As I got busy at work, I realized my eyes were adjusting and I could see even better as the morning went on.

Alternatives:

  • I could see something pretty.
  • I could see something beautiful.
  • I could see something attractive.

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