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used to say yes or to show something is obviously true
Of course I'll help you move this weekend.— Of course I'll help you move this weekend.
"Can I borrow your pen?" "Of course."— "Can I borrow your pen?" "Of course."
used to fill a pause or check the listener is following
It's, you know, kind of complicated.— It's, you know, kind of complicated.
You know, I never thought of that.— You know, I never thought of that.
a large amount or number; very much
She has a lot of friends at school.— She has a lot of friends at school.
I've been working a lot lately.— I've been working a lot lately.
used to explain or correct what you just said
I mean, it's not a big deal, really.— I mean, it's not a big deal, really.
She's smart, I mean, really smart.— She's smart, I mean, really smart.
somewhat, to some degree; not completely
This movie is kind of boring, honestly.— This movie is kind of boring, honestly.
I'm kind of tired after that workout.— I'm kind of tired after that workout.
used to pause before speaking or soften a response
Well, I'm not really sure about that.— Well, I'm not really sure about that.
Well, let's just wait and see.— Well, let's just wait and see.
used to introduce a fact that may surprise the listener
Actually, I've never seen that movie.— Actually, I've never seen that movie.
Actually, I think you're right.— Actually, I think you're right.
not less than a certain number; even if nothing else is true
At least ten people showed up to the meeting.— At least ten people showed up to the meeting.
At least you tried your best.— At least you tried your best.
at this exact moment; immediately
I can't talk right now, I'm driving.— I can't talk right now, I'm driving.
We need to leave right now or we'll be late.— We need to leave right now or we'll be late.
informal filler word used before or inside a phrase
It was, like, super crowded in there.— It was, like, super crowded in there.
He was, like, really annoyed about it.— He was, like, really annoyed about it.
somewhat, in a way; not exactly
I sort of understand what you mean.— I sort of understand what you mean.
The plan sort of worked, but not perfectly.— The plan sort of worked, but not perfectly.
used to start a new topic or draw a conclusion
So, what do you want to do tonight?— So, what do you want to do tonight?
So, that's basically what happened.— So, that's basically what happened.
used to emphasize a negative statement; in any way
I don't like coffee at all.— I don't like coffee at all.
Do you mind at all if I sit here?— Do you mind at all if I sit here?
used at the end of a sentence to check agreement
We're meeting at noon, right?— We're meeting at noon, right?
That's the plan, right?— That's the plan, right?
to check that something is true or done
Make sure you lock the door before you leave.— Make sure you lock the door before you leave.
I want to make sure everyone got the email.— I want to make sure everyone got the email.
used to return to an earlier topic or change subject
Anyway, how was your weekend?— Anyway, how was your weekend?
Anyway, I should get going now.— Anyway, I should get going now.
a small amount; slightly
I'm a little bit worried about the test.— I'm a little bit worried about the test.
Could you turn the volume up a little bit?— Could you turn the volume up a little bit?
used to show you are not fully certain
I guess we'll just have to wait.— I guess we'll just have to wait.
That's fine, I guess.— That's fine, I guess.
used to explain a reason to the listener
You see, I had no other choice.— You see, I had no other choice.
It's complicated, you see.— It's complicated, you see.
used to add more true or surprising information
I like her a lot. In fact, she's my best friend.— I like her a lot. In fact, she's my best friend.
The test wasn't hard; in fact, it was easy.— The test wasn't hard; in fact, it was easy.
used to give the simplest explanation of something
Basically, we ran out of time.— Basically, we ran out of time.
It's basically the same idea.— It's basically the same idea.
in addition to something else already mentioned
She speaks French and Spanish as well.— She speaks French and Spanish as well.
I'm bringing snacks, and drinks as well.— I'm bringing snacks, and drinks as well.
used to introduce an example that supports a point
Many fruits, for example apples and pears, grow here.— Many fruits, for example apples and pears, grow here.
You could, for example, try calling him first.— You could, for example, try calling him first.
used for emphasis, often not in the exact literal sense
I literally can't stop laughing.— I literally can't stop laughing.
This is literally the best day ever.— This is literally the best day ever.
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
By the way, did you finish the report?— By the way, did you finish the report?
I saw Tom yesterday, by the way.— I saw Tom yesterday, by the way.
used to say your true opinion or feeling
Honestly, I don't really care.— Honestly, I don't really care.
Honestly, that meal was amazing.— Honestly, that meal was amazing.
did something regularly or was true in the past, but not now
I used to live in Chicago when I was young.— I used to live in Chicago when I was young.
She used to play the piano every day.— She used to play the piano every day.
used to show strong feeling or ask if something is true
Seriously, you have to try this.— Seriously, you have to try this.
Seriously? I can't believe that.— Seriously? I can't believe that.
used to show you don't care or accept anything
Whatever you want to do is fine.— Whatever you want to do is fine.
Whatever, I'm not going to argue.— Whatever, I'm not going to argue.
immediately, without delay
Call me right away if anything changes.— Call me right away if anything changes.
I need this fixed right away.— I need this fixed right away.
used to show surprise, shock, or strong feeling
Oh my god, I can't believe it!— Oh my god, I can't believe it!
Oh my god, that scared me so much.— Oh my god, that scared me so much.
used to introduce surprising or exciting news
Guess what, I got the job!— Guess what, I got the job!
Guess what happened at work today.— Guess what happened at work today.
used to introduce a new idea or decision
You know what, let's just order pizza.— You know what, let's just order pizza.
You know what, forget I said anything.— You know what, forget I said anything.
used to say something is impossible or to refuse strongly
No way am I eating that.— No way am I eating that.
"He won the lottery!" "No way!"— "He won the lottery!" "No way!"
used to introduce the main point or a problem
The thing is, I already promised her.— The thing is, I already promised her.
The thing is, we don't have enough time.— The thing is, we don't have enough time.
used to connect to something just mentioned
Speaking of which, did you call her back?— Speaking of which, did you call her back?
Speaking of which, I need to buy milk too.— Speaking of which, I need to buy milk too.
in place of; rather than
Let's walk instead of driving today.— Let's walk instead of driving today.
She had tea instead of coffee.— She had tea instead of coffee.
used to show uncertainty or hesitation
I don't know, maybe we should wait.— I don't know, maybe we should wait.
I don't know, it just feels off.— I don't know, it just feels off.
immediately after; the moment that something happens
Call me as soon as you land.— Call me as soon as you land.
I'll send it as soon as it's ready.— I'll send it as soon as it's ready.
used to accept something reluctantly or show mild uncertainty
I suppose that could work.— I suppose that could work.
I suppose you're right about that.— I suppose you're right about that.
at or near the front part of something; facing someone
The car is parked in front of the house.— The car is parked in front of the house.
Don't say that in front of the kids.— Don't say that in front of the kids.
used to give your opinion politely
I think we should leave now.— I think we should leave now.
I think that's a great idea.— I think that's a great idea.
simultaneously; while something else is also true
They arrived at the same time as us.— They arrived at the same time as us.
I understand your side, but at the same time, he has a point.— I understand your side, but at the same time, he has a point.
used to state an opinion a bit more formally
I believe we've met before.— I believe we've met before.
I believe this is the right way.— I believe this is the right way.
used to explain the real reason; despite what was expected
Be nice to him; he's your brother, after all.— Be nice to him; he's your brother, after all.
We decided to stay home after all.— We decided to stay home after all.
used when you are not sure of the exact detail
Let's grab coffee or something later.— Let's grab coffee or something later.
He said he was tired or something.— He said he was tired or something.
used to show you don't need to be specific
Bring snacks or whatever you have.— Bring snacks or whatever you have.
We can watch a movie or whatever.— We can watch a movie or whatever.
used to introduce the first point in a list or explanation
First of all, thank you all for coming.— First of all, thank you all for coming.
First of all, let's check the budget.— First of all, let's check the budget.
used to refer to other similar things without listing them
We talked about work and stuff.— We talked about work and stuff.
I need to pack clothes and stuff.— I need to pack clothes and stuff.
until now; up to the present time
So far, everything has gone smoothly.— So far, everything has gone smoothly.
We haven't had any problems so far.— We haven't had any problems so far.