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uses of "kinda" before verbs
for example these sentences:She kind of looks like me.
she kinda likes me
he kinda falls down
but i want to know in which cases i should use kinda (kind of).
some body can explain me when we can use it before verbs or if we express the same with other words
2012년 1월 5일 오후 11:21
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kinda = "kind of". It is easier to say so it has become slang.
Used in the "kinda" way, it means, "a little to a lot", but never totally.
He kind of looks like me. = "He looks a little like me."
She kind of freaks me out. = "She frightens me a little bit."
You can use "kind of" like this as well - "What kind of ice cream do you want?" used in this way, the person is asking which flavor you want.... it implies that you have a choice.
2012년 1월 5일
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Do not use this in your formal essays. It is slang and is considered improper. I would be a disservice to you if I don't point this out.
2012년 1월 6일
Any time you see "kinda" (= kind of), you can replace with somewhat. You might also replace with "to a certain degree". It is short of "completely".
2012년 1월 5일
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