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Meaning of sort of
The primary meaning of "sort of" is to express a degree or extent of something.
Etymology of sort of
The phrase "sort of" originated in the 17th century, with "sort" meaning a category or type, and "of" indicating a relationship or connection
Initially, "sort of" was used to indicate a type or category, but over time its meaning expanded to include degrees or extents
The phrase has been used in various contexts, including informal speech and formal writing, to convey a sense of approximation or uncertainty
Synonyms
somewhat
kind of
rather
slightly
fairly
moderately
relatively
pretty
quite
fairly
reasonably
moderately
somewhat
partially
mildly
faintly
vaguely
vaguely
indefinitely
loosely
approximately
roughly
in a way
to some extent
to a certain degree
in a sense
more or less
practically
nearly
almost
barely
Definitions
- Used to indicate a degree or extent of something, often in a vague or imprecise way
- * Used to express hesitation or uncertainty, or to soften the impact of a statement
- * Used to indicate that something is approximate or not entirely accurate
Usage Examples
- I'm sort of tired after that long walk
- * The movie was sort of boring, but it had some interesting moments
- * He's sort of an expert in his field, but not entirely qualified
Antonyms
exactly
precisely
absolutely
completely
entirely
totally
wholly
fully
perfectly
clearly
definitely
certainly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
obviously
plainly
decidedly
unmistakably
undoubtedly
categorically
unambiguously