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What does "sort of" mean here?

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Rebecca

In this context, "sort" indicates "categories" or "types". Ex: These sort of dogs are known as the most furious domestic dogs. Ex: I met all sort of people during my journey in Europe. "sort of" can also mean "kind of" or "a little" Ex: A : Are you hungry? B : Sort of. Ex: I am sort of worried about my future.

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