Sort of

Hi,

I was sort of adopted by a wonderful family.

I do not quite understand the meaning of "sort of" above, could you tell me please?

The process was similar to, but not exactly the same as, adoption.

eg She has sort of blond hair. It's not completely blond.



Clive

Is 'sort of' and 'like' the same in meaning when used in the same sentences?

I was like adopted by a wonderful family.
She has like blond hair.

Also, is 'kind of' the same as 'sort of'? Is there any difference?

Kindly help me. Thank you.

Hi,

Is 'sort of' and 'like' the same in meaning when used in the same sentences? Broadly speaking, yes. But 'like' is considered more casual. It's common in speech, but not in writing.


I was like adopted by a wonderful family.

She has like blond hair.

Also, is 'kind of' the same as 'sort of'? Yes. Is there any difference? Not

OK, thank you. I appreciate it.

The family took you under their wing and treated you as a family member. There was no formal adoption procedure.

Thank you, too, Philip, for your input. I see 'sort of' means something is closed to what it really is.