What does SORTA mean?

Sorta

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Sorta is a colloquial contraction of "sort of" and is used to indicate that something is partially true or accurate, but not entirely so. It is similar in meaning to "kind of" or "somewhat."

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɔrtə/; UK: /ˈsɔːtə/

Origin and Usage: Sorta is a contraction of the phrase "sort of," which has been used in English since the 16th century. The use of "sorta" as a contraction has been recorded since the early 20th century, and it is commonly used in informal speech and writing. It is often used to soften a statement or to indicate uncertainty or approximation.

Synonyms: Kind of, somewhat, rather, a little, partially

Related Words: Short, story, sorry, sport, stork

Example Sentences:

• He sorta likes her, but hes not sure if he wants to date her.
• She sorta understood the instructions, but she still had some questions.
• Hes sorta tall, but not as tall as his brother.
• The movie was sorta good, but the ending was disappointing.
• She sorta apologized for being late, but it didn sound very sincere.