sort of UK /ˈsɔːt‿əv/US /ˈsɔɹt‿əv/adjective 1adverb 1 adjective1 •(informal) Preceded by a (and sometimes also followed by a): of a person, thing, etc.: similar but not identical to another person, thing, etc.This young lady, the daughter of my old friend and companion in arms, the richest heiress in Burgundy, has confessed a sort of a—what was I going to say?—in short, she is a fool, […] — 1823 adverb1 •(informal) Sometimes expressing hesitation, reluctance, etc.: to some extent but not entirely; approximately, in a way, not quite, somewhat.It sort of makes sense the way he explains it, but I still don’t really understand.
