Meaning of the word "kind of" in English

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kind of

US /kaɪnd əv/
UK /kaɪnd əv/
"kind of" picture

Adverb

1.

to some extent; rather

Example:
I'm kind of tired after that long walk.
It was kind of a strange experience.

Phrase

1.

a type or sort of something

Example:
What kind of music do you like?
It's a new kind of car.
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