Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sort-of

Phrase
/ˈsɔrt əv/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is true to a certain extent or is not completely one way or the other.
Examples
  • It’s sort of like a dream come true.
  • I’m sort of tired after the long trip.
  • He looked sort of confused by the question.
Meaning
Not entirely, but somewhat; in a manner that is not definite or absolute.
Synonyms
  • kind of
  • somewhat
  • rather