kind
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
kinds
plural
kinds
Britannica Dictionary definition of KIND
[count]
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a group of people or things that belong together or have some shared quality
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a particular type or variety of person or thing
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hawks and other birds of that kind
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“What kind of (a) car do you drive?” “The same kind you drive.”
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In this city, you'll find many kinds of people.
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Most people prefer to be with their own kind. [=with people who are like them]
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I like to try different kinds of food.
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I know he would never lie to me because he's not that kind (of person).
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She described the color as a kind of red.
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I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind.
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Did you honestly think that I'd agree to do this? What kind of fool do you think I am? [=do you think that I am a fool?]
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Boston is my kind of (a) town. [=I like Boston]
all kinds of
1
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a large number or variety of (things or people)
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many
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She reads all kinds of books.
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He likes all kinds of sports.
2
chiefly US, informal
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a large amount of (something)
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plenty of (something)
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There's no hurry. We have all kinds of time to get ready.
in kind
1
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in a way that is equal or very similar to what someone else has done for you
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If you help me, I promise to return the favor in kind. [=I promise to help you in the same way]
2
business
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in goods or services rather than in money
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payment in kind rather than in cash
kind of
informal
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to some small degree
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somewhat
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It's kind of cold in here.
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I think he kind of likes me.
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I'm kind of worried.
of a kind
— used to say that people or things are the same or are very similar
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John and his dad are two of a kind. [=they are very much alike]
of the kind
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like the person or thing mentioned
— often used in negative statements
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I'd like to go to a movie or a concert, or something of the kind. [=something like that]
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He said I hung up on him, but I never did anything of the kind! [=I never hung up on him]
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This technology is completely new. I've never seen anything of the kind [=anything like it] before.
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“He's really pretty arrogant, isn't he?” “He's nothing of the kind. [=he's not arrogant at all] He's a very friendly and helpful man.”
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This technology is completely new. Nothing of the kind [=nothing like it] has ever been seen before.
one of a kind
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a person or thing that is not like any other person or thing
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I don't know how we'll ever replace Mary after she retires. She's really one of a kind.
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kind
/ˈkaɪnd/
adjective
kinder;
kindest
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kind
/ˈkaɪnd/
adjective
kinder;
kindest
Britannica Dictionary definition of KIND
1
:
having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others
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wanting and liking to do good things and to bring happiness to others
— often + to
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A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health.
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It was very kind of you to show me the way.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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a kind smile
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My uncle has always been very kind to me.
2
— used to say that something does not cause harm, is not harsh or unpleasant, etc.
— usually + to
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Old age has been very kind to her: she still looks great at 84.
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a soap that is kind to your hands
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The critics have not been kind to her latest novel. [=they have harshly criticized her latest novel]
3
— used to make a formal request
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Would you be kind enough to show me the way? = Would you be so kind as to show me the way? [=would you please show me the way?]
