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Definition of sorta

sorta

/ˈsɔːr.tə/
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• adverb

1

To some extent; in some way or degree; somewhat (used informally as a contraction of 'sort of').

Example

"I'm sorta tired after the long drive, so I think I'll stay home tonight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Sorta' is an informal phonetic contraction of 'sort of' used almost exclusively in casual speech, dialogue, and informal writing; in formal or academic writing, 'somewhat' or 'rather' should be used instead.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorta
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