Kind of — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb

Meaning & Definition of Kind of

Kind of (adverb)

  1. to a moderate degree, somewhat
  2. in a way that approximates, more or less

Kind of (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to some degree or extent

    "those sheets are kind of new, so use something else to cover the floor while painting"

    similar: enough, fairly, kindly (chiefly Southern), like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree
    related: acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
    near: awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kind of

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kind of:

Chiefly Southern: kindly
enough, fairly, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree

Related Words for Kind of

acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway

Near Antonyms of Kind of

awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Origin & Etymology of Kind of

First known use: 1775

Words & Phrases Containing Kind of

one's kind of

Frequently Asked Questions about Kind of

What does "Kind of" mean?

"Kind of" means to a moderate degree, somewhat. As an adverb, it is defined as: to a moderate degree, somewhat.

What is another word for "Kind of"?

Other words for "Kind of" include enough, fairly, kindly, like, moderately, more or less, pretty and quite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kind of" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kind of"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kind of". Common alternatives include enough, fairly, kindly, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather and relatively.

How do you use "Kind of" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kind of" in a sentence: "those sheets are kind of new, so use something else to cover the floor while painting".

Is "Kind of" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kind of" is an adverb.

What is the origin of the word "Kind of"?

First known use: 1775.

What is another word for "Kind of" meaning "to some degree or extent"?

When "Kind of" (adverb) means to some degree or extent, synonyms include enough, fairly, kindly, like, moderately and more or less.

What words are related to "Kind of"?

Words related to "Kind of" include acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally and slightly.