Parts of Speech: adverb
Definition: Kind of; somewhat; rather (used to indicate approximation or uncertainty).
Pronunciations: US: /ˈkaɪndə/; UK: /ˈkaɪndə/
Origin and Usage: "Kinda" is a contraction of "kind of," and has been used in informal English since the early 20th century. It is commonly used in spoken English to indicate approximation or uncertainty. It is considered a colloquialism and is not typically used in formal writing.
Synonyms: somewhat, rather, slightly, partially, to some extent
Related Words: about, almost, quite, rather, somewhat
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