Kind of?

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Hi,I once heard people say this :Q: Are you his grandpa?A: Kind of.I know "kind of" can mean "somewhat", or "to some extent".What is the full sentence for this answer? "I am kind of his grandpa"?Can I answer that question by saying "Somewhat", "Rather", or "Fairly"?If I want to add "kind of" to "I feel cold", should I say "I kind of feel cold" or "I feel kind of cold"? Can I say these?He sings kind of well.He moved the mirror kind of carefully.Which one is used more often in everyday conversation? Kind of, somewhat, fairly, or rather?Thanks very much

Ayadi Ghait · Accepted Answer

Well I surely see the problem you are having here! the sentance is kind of odd! See, I just used this expression.
So, the sentence " yes i'm kind of his grandpa" can be rephrase like this "yes, i'm somehow his grandpa" I can tell that it means that the relationship between him and the kid, is not a blood relationship, he just treats him like his own grandson.

Which one is used more often in everyday conversation? Kind of, somewhat, fairly, or rather?
As far as i'm concerned, i hear and use the expressions "kind of", "rather" and "somehow" very often
If I want to add "kind of" to "I feel cold", should I say "I kind of feel cold" or "I feel kind of cold"?
I don't know if the first suggestion is wrong, but the second is correct.

Stephenlearner · Answer

Thank you very much!

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