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Sorta

Verb / ˈsɔ:ˈrtɑ: / Another word for sorta — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sorta is a colloquial contraction of 'sort of', which means to some extent or in a way.

Synonyms & similar words

kinda somewhat partly slightly rather halfway moderately fairly pretty reasonably

Synonyms by register

Formal

somewhat rather partially to some extent

Informal

kind of like kinda a bit

Literary

perchance haply

Antonyms

exactly precisely definitely certainly absolutely unequivocally

Common collocations

  • sorta like
  • sorta funny
  • sorta weird
  • sorta good
  • sorta bad
  • sorta tired
  • sorta true

Word family

adverb sorta

Usage note

Sorta is a very informal contraction of 'sort of'. It should be avoided in formal writing and speech. It often implies uncertainty or approximation.

Example sentences

  1. I'm sorta hungry, but not really.
  2. She's sorta good at playing the piano.
  3. It's sorta cold outside, so wear a jacket.
  4. I sorta like chocolate, but I prefer vanilla.
  5. He sorta understood the math problem.

Quotes

  • Life is sorta like a puzzle, you have to put the pieces together to see the whole picture.
  • Love is sorta like a butterfly, it goes where it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes.
  • Dreams are sorta like stars, you may never touch them, but if you follow them, they will lead you to your destiny.

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