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Latest post Sat, Oct 21 2006 7:12 AM by Grammar Geek. 1 replies.
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BW2/3  +  283779 Sat, 21 Oct 06 06:34 AM

1) It seemed to me to be a dangerous adventure

2) It seemed to me that it was kind of a dangerous adventure.

What is the difference between the above sentences?

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Grammar Geek  +  283790 Sat, 21 Oct 06 07:12 AM

"kind of" is weaker.

Is he happy? He's kind of happy. (not fully happy)

Is it hot? It's kind of hot. (not really all that hot)

Was it dangerous? It was kind of dangerous.

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