Juan
kind of,how to use this expression

I´d like try to understand better this expression and write examples:

 

Recently I listened this:

I kind of want to spend some time by myself

 

What more about this with "kind of"?

 

Thanks

Apr 25, 2015 12:09 AM
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Kind of litterally means "almost like that but not completely."

But usually "kind of" is what is called a Pragmatic Particle. It is for empathy. It makes the scentence "softer." So if you ask me, "Do you want to go to the movies?" maybe I don't want to hurt your feelings because we are friends so instead of saying, "NO, I want to be by myself" I say, "I kind of want to spend time by myself" because it sounds nicer and less direct or mean. 

April 25, 2015