kinda

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   somewhatadverbcolloquial

   A little, but not fully or completely.

   I'm kinda tired after that long drive home.

   The soup tastes kinda salty to me.

   UsagePut it before a describing word or a verb: kinda tired. In careful writing, use somewhat or a little.

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   type ofcontractioncolloquialabbreviationcontraction

   Contraction of kind of. Use it in casual speech and texting, not in formal writing.

   What kinda car did you buy?

   I don't really eat that kinda food.

   UsageUse it before a noun: what kinda car, that kinda food.

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   partly yesinterjectioncolloquial

   Used to reply when something is partly true and partly not: both yes and no.

   "Did you enjoy the party?" "Kinda. The food was great, but it ran too late."

   "Are you ready to go?" "Kinda. I still need to grab my keys."

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