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sort of and kind of Yes, but only to a small degree. Bob: Do you like what you're doing in school? Alice: Kind of. Henry: What do you think about all these new laws? Do they worry you? John: Sort of. See also: sort sort of something and kind of something almost something; somewhat; somehow. Isn't it sort of cold out? That was kind of a stupid thing to do, wasn't it? See also: sort sort of to some degree kind of It seemed to be sort of a cross between an oyster and a mushroom. Usage notes: sometimes used to show that you are not certain about something: I'm sort of at an age where I just want things to be a little more orderly. See also: sort How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Harold March was the sort of man who knows everything about politics, and nothing about politicians. He found himself wondering, in an impersonal sort of way, that these things should so little affect him. But what sort of an abode have I lighted upon, Barbara Alexievna? |
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