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What is the difference between kind of and a little ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between kind of and a little ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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- English (US)
A catfish is a kind of bottom feeder.
She has a little money.
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- Japanese
- English (US)
They are almost the same. "Kind of" sounds more casual. I think the answer above is not the same meaning in this case.
- Japanese
- English (US)
Kind of means several different things. One meaning is similar to “a little”
Kind of = partially, a small amount
I’m kind of sad today.
She’s kind of pretty, isn’t she?
Those boys are kind of mean to people.
A little = a small amount
I’m a little sad today.
They’re a little mean to people.
She’s a little pretty = incorrect (I’m not sure why)
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- English (US)
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- English (US)
Do you have enough money? “Kind of”
Do you feel like hanging out”kind of”
Do you have “a little”money to buy food?
Do you have “a little” time?
It is used in many ways. “Kind of” can be used casually as an unsure response to someone or as a feeling of wanting and not wanting to do or say something. You can also use it as: This fish is a different kind of species.” Or “This is a different kind of food.”
You can also use a little like: “This fish is a little different.” Or “this car is a little big”
I hope that all made sense lol 😆
- Japanese
@newenglandgenie I didn't know this phrase “Those boys are kind of mean to people. ”. Thank you!
- English (US)
@Kijinyan “kind of” meaning a little is very commonly used in English.
He’s kind of cool.
My parents are kind of conservative.
My teacher is kind of strict.
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- Japanese
@ko-to-ni Maybe I got it lol😅
Thanks for elaborating!
Thanks for elaborating!
- English (US)
@Kijinyan When people speak quickly it sounds like kinda with a long “i” as in “kind”.
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- Japanese
@newenglandgenie I see, I'm going to try to use these phrases🤗
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