Kind of

adverb

A little, somewhat, to a certain degree.

I'm kind of nervous about the test tomorrow.
Visual representation of "kind of" - A little, somewhat, to a certain degree

Often appears as...

  • kind of nervous
  • kind of excited

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

A category or type of something.

What kind of soda do you want?
Visual representation of "kind of" - A category or type of something

Often appears as...

  • what kind of
  • sort of
adverb

Used to express uncertainty or inaccuracy of something.

He is kind of a celebrity in the field.
Visual representation of "kind of" - Used to express uncertainty or inaccuracy of something.

Often appears as...

  • kind of think
  • kind of hope
adverb

A little, somewhat, to a certain degree.

I'm kind of nervous about the test tomorrow.
Visual representation of "kind of" - A little, somewhat, to a certain degree

Often appears as...

  • kind of nervous
  • kind of excited

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

A category or type of something.

What kind of soda do you want?
Visual representation of "kind of" - A category or type of something

Often appears as...

  • what kind of
  • sort of
adverb

Used to express uncertainty or inaccuracy of something.

He is kind of a celebrity in the field.
Visual representation of "kind of" - Used to express uncertainty or inaccuracy of something.

Often appears as...

  • kind of think
  • kind of hope
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "kind of"
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Downplaying Feelings

Use 'kind of' to make stronger emotions or opinions sound less intense.

Illustration for Downplaying Feelings
I'm kind of upset about the changes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Overuse

Be cautious of overusing 'kind of' as it might lead to vague expressions.

Illustration for Common Overuse
She's kind of my friend, I guess.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expressing Doubt

'Kind of' may signal you're not completely sure about what you're saying.

Illustration for Expressing Doubt
I kind of think it's going to rain.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Downplaying Feelings

Use 'kind of' to make stronger emotions or opinions sound less intense.

Illustration for Downplaying Feelings
I'm kind of upset about the changes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Overuse

Be cautious of overusing 'kind of' as it might lead to vague expressions.

Illustration for Common Overuse
She's kind of my friend, I guess.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expressing Doubt

'Kind of' may signal you're not completely sure about what you're saying.

Illustration for Expressing Doubt
I kind of think it's going to rain.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Downplaying Feelings

Use 'kind of' to make stronger emotions or opinions sound less intense.

Illustration for Downplaying Feelings
I'm kind of upset about the changes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Overuse

Be cautious of overusing 'kind of' as it might lead to vague expressions.

Illustration for Common Overuse
She's kind of my friend, I guess.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expressing Doubt

'Kind of' may signal you're not completely sure about what you're saying.

Illustration for Expressing Doubt
I kind of think it's going to rain.
Visual representation of the word "Kind of"

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