kind of

Meaning

1. Oxford60% of films

   slightly; in some ways

2. Editorial40% of films

   a type, sort, or category of person or thing

In the movies · 70

• It was kind of...shadows on the window and stuff.The Thin Blue Line1988
• - An old flame? - Kind of. Ted Stroehmann.There's Something About Mary1998
• It was, it was kind of, you know, profound and moving to get such a connection from complete strangers.Be Here Now2015
• Kind of mysteriousYes Man2008
• It was kind of a secret Kind ofThe Ring2002
• What kind of adjustmentsDark Phoenix2019
• Man, what kind of...Tower Heist2011
• What kind of surprise?The Holiday2006

Learn it in full scenes

• The Thin Blue Line1988
  • Randall Meets David at the Gas Station
  • Detective Forces Adams to Sign
  • Officer Wood Shot at Traffic Stop
• There's Something About Mary1998
  • Ted Asks Mary to the Prom
  • Ted Asks Mary to the Prom
  • Ted Meets Mary's Family
• Be Here Now2015
  • Andy Shows His Kids the Sword
  • Andy Wins the Role of Spartacus
  • Andy Whitfield's Cancer Returns

From the same entry

• in kind
• a kind of
• nothing of the kind
• of a kind
• one of a kind
• of the kind

More everyday phrases

• good morning
• i got it
• i'm fine
• i promise
• my pleasure
• what's the matter
• how have you been
• for instance
• are you okay
• what's up
• not exactly
• what's wrong