kind of

Idioms and Phrases

Also, sort of . Rather, somewhat, as in I'm kind of hungry , or The bird looked sort of like a sparrow . [ Colloquial ; c. 1800] This usage should not be confused with a kind of or a sort of , which are much older and refer to a borderline member of a given category (as in a kind of a shelter or a sort of a bluish color ). Shakespeare had this usage in Two Gentlemen of Verona (3:1): “My master is a kind of a knave.” Also see of a kind .

Example Sentences

The pair had worked together on a 2006 musical production of “The Notebook” and she said Teal was “the kind of guy who could light up a room without trying.”

From Los Angeles Times

During this sequence, the film’s flaws briefly fade, giving way to the kind of classic movie magic that has become all too scarce.

From Salon

It’s the kind of thing you think about after a big night when you’re looking more and more comfortable in the NBA.

From Los Angeles Times

Typically, you need a lot of data and deep learning algorithms to address this kind of problems successfully.

From Science Daily

“You’re kind of set up for life,” said Laferriere who, at three weeks past his 23rd birthday, is just beginning that life.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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