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kind of

adverb

Definition of kind ofnext
as in pretty
to some degree or extent those sheets are kind of new, so use something else to cover the floor while painting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind of
  1. pretty
  2. relatively
  3. quite
  4. rather
  5. enough
  6. fairly
  7. somewhat
Adverb
  • While inflation makes the comparisons between Carter and Biden inevitable, several other economic indicators were actually pretty strong under Biden, which wasn't the case for Carter.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The incoming Trump administration is bad news for the D.C. establishment, but great news for pretty much everybody else.
    Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • Micron, Nike, and others will report earnings This week will be relatively lighter for earnings reports.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
  • When folded, the Mate X6 feels comfortable in the hand, feeling almost like a normal slab phone due to its relatively light weight and sleek dimensions.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • My only quibble: unlike Part 1, Part 2 actually deviates quite substantially from the source material, particularly with regard to the fates of Constance and Milady.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • View 5 Images View gallery - 5 images Benda quickly made a name for itself in the Chinese motorcycle market, and of late has expanded into the West quite drastically.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • The company has been producing rather odd yet nifty motorcycles for a while now, with most using the same 7-horsepower Kohler engine.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Obama girls, on the other hand, fared rather well, especially Sasha, who designed her own two-room suite with a living space and a bedroom.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Still, only about 55% of researchers are confident enough in their ability to design research that others can replicate.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The quality of the video was not good enough to verify their identity.
    Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • Brian Zeiger, a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania, said interstate extraditions are fairly common and usually occur without complications.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Cold Moon name is fairly self-explanatory, reflecting the onset of frigid temperatures and the approach of winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fairly
Adverb
  • The author is a somewhat new resident to L.A., specifically West Hollywood.
    Alyssa Hankins, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, Space Force debuted its first official uniforms after getting its official flag and somewhat 'Star-Trek'-looking emblem.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of somewhat
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kindness

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kindred

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