What is the meaning of sort of?

adverb

  • To some (great or small) extent.
    • usage: "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He's rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy"
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