Definition & Meaning of "sort of "in English

sort of

to a degree or extent that is unclear

fairly

in part

kind of

middling

moderately

Examples

The movie was entertaining, but I sort of expected a more engaging storyline.

He's sort of interested in the new project, but he has n't fully committed yet.

sort of

used to indicate that what is has been mentioned or asked is only partly understood or approved

kind of

Informal

Examples

Sort of. He explained, but not in a way that made much sense.

Sort of, though I still have my doubts.

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