Sort-of Definition

adverb

(idiomatic, colloquial) Approximately; in a way; partially; not quite; somewhat.

It sort of makes sense the way he explains it, but I still don't really understand.
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Origin of Sort-of

  • From a reanalysis of "sort of" in a phrase such as "a sort of merry dance" from noun ("sort") and preposition ("of") from the prepositional phrase "of merry dance" to adverb modifying "merry".

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Sort-of Sentence Examples

  • I didn't know you liked that sort of thing.

  • You know how I feel about that sort of thing.

  • I slapped him on the back, a sort-of congratulation, but didn't say a word.

  • I wouldn't worry too much about that sort of thing.

  • He spoke of having some sort of flashback.

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Words Starting With

SSOSOR

Words Ending With

FOF

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sort-of

Words Starting With S and Ending With F

Starts With S & Ends With FStarts With SO & Ends With FStarts With S & Ends With OF

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With S7 Letter Words Ending With F