sort of
[adverb]
Synonyms: somewhat, fairly, kind of, moderately, more or less, pretty, rather, ratherish, some, something

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(a) sort of INFORMAL
used to describe something approximately:
It's a sort of pale orange colour.

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sort of INFORMAL
in some way or to some degree:
I was sort of hoping to leave early today.
It's sort of silly, but I'd like a copy of the photograph.

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sort of
to some degree.
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.

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sort of
to be almost something, to be similar to something, to be not quite something
"Did you finish cleaning the kitchen?"

"Sort of, but not really."

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sort of something
to be almost something, to be similar to something, to be not quite something
"Did you finish cleaning the kitchen?"

"Sort of, but not really."

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sort of
See: KIND OF.
{adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but not quite; rather.
A guinea pig looks kind of like a rabbit, but it has short ears.

Bob was kind of tired when he finished the job.

The teacher sort of frowned but then smiled.

Mary wouldn't tell what she wanted to be when she grew up; it was sort of a secret.

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