Kind_of vs To_some_extent - What's the difference?

kind_of | to_some_extent | Related terms |

Kind_of is a related term of to_some_extent.


As adverbs the difference between kind_of and to_some_extent

is that kind_of is (idiomatic|colloquial) slightly; somewhat; sort of while to_some_extent is partly; in part.

kind_of

English

Alternative forms

* kindof * kinda

Adverb

  • (idiomatic, colloquial) Slightly; somewhat; sort of.
    • I'm getting kind of tired. Could we finish tomorrow?
    That's the right answer, kind of .

    Synonyms

    * sort of, sorta

    to_some_extent

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Partly; in part.

    • Synonyms

    * to an extent * somewhat