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