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kind of — idiom
1. somewhat or to some extent; used to make a statement softer or less exact.
1.idiom
Definition
somewhat or to some extent; used to make a statement softer or less exact.
Example
I am kind of tired after the long walk, but I will still come to dinner.
Élise was kind of hoping that Piotr would call him back.