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kind Definition

kind (kīnd)

noun

  1. Archaic
    1. origin
    2. nature
    3. manner; way
  2. a natural group or division [the rodent kind]: sometimes used in compounds [humankind]
  3. essential character
  4. sort; variety; class

Etymology: ME kynd < OE cynd, akin to Ger kind, child, ON kundr, son < IE *ĝṇti- (> L natio, nation) < base *ĝen-: see genus

adjective

  1. sympathetic, friendly, gentle, tenderhearted, generous, etc.
  2. cordial kind regards
  3. Archaic loving; affectionate
  4. Obsolete natural; native

Etymology: ME kynde < OE gecynde

kind Idioms

after one's (or its) kind

Archaic in agreement with one's (or its) nature

all kinds of

Informal many or much all kinds of money

in kind

  1. in goods or produce instead of money
  2. with something like that received; in the same way

kind of

Informal somewhat; rather; almost

of a kind

  1. of the same kind; alike
  2. of poor quality; mediocre entertainment of a kind

kind Synonyms

kind

modif.

tender, well-meaning, considerate, compassionate, benevolent, kindly, benign, generous, charitable, humane, merciful, loving, pleasant, amiable, soft, softhearted, kindhearted, sympathetic, understanding, solicitous, sweet, gentle, compliant, helpful, obliging, neighborly, accommodating, gracious, indulgent, noble-minded, motherly, fatherly, delicate, tactful, tenderhearted, warmhearted, good-natured, good-hearted, inoffensive, altruistic, other-directed, complaisant, lenient, acquiescent, easy-going, patient, tolerant, mellow, genial, sensitive, courteous, agreeable, thoughtful, assisting, well-disposed, willing, mollifying, benignant, good, doing good unto others; see also humane 1, merciful 1.

Antonyms cruel, brutal, unfeeling.

kind implies the possession of sympathetic or generous qualities, either habitually or specifically, or is applied to actions manifesting these he is kind only to his mother, your kind remarks; kindly usually implies a characteristic nature or general disposition marked by such qualities his kindly old uncle; benign suggests a mild or kindly nature and is applied especially to a gracious superior a benign employer; benevolent implies a charitable or altruistic inclination to do good his benevolent interest in orphans

kind Synonyms

kind

n.

  1. Class

    classification, species, genus; see class 1.

  2. Type

    sort, variety, description, fiber, stamp, ilk, character, complexion, tendency, gender, habit, breed, feather, set, tribe, denomination, persuasion, manner, connection, designation, brand.

in kind

in the same way, with something like that received, in a similar fashion; see similarly.

of a kind

similar, same, like; see alike 1.

kind Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • thing: Well, the same kind of thing happens to a good son of God.
  • stuff: Nothing like the kind of stuff you do anyway ( see?
  • music: Every kind of music is an influence of some kind.
  • person: What kind of person hurts an animal on purpose just to show how ' powerful ' he is?
  • guy: Every kind of guy I would meet on the street.

Converse of object

  • create: In 1937 he created a new kind of film agency, Film Center.
  • like: I'd dearly like the kind of respect he seems to have.

Adjective modifier

  • different: Different kinds of Carers There are several types of carer.
  • various: Many of those living in general needs housing also have support needs of various kinds to allow them to give their views on services.
  • certain: You have to have a certain kind of mind for it.
  • same: Well, the same kind of thing happens to a good son of God.
  • particular: Under such conditions, he believed, social integration required a particular kind of cultural cohesion that would be in harmony with social structures.
  • wrong: The recent spread of diabetes is often thought to be the result of a lack of exercise and eating the wrong kind of diet.

Modifies a noun

  • permission: Photograph by kind permission of Winston Collins There are 19 pages on Care of the Poor.
  • invitation: He was ill, and confined to his room; but she sent us a kind invitation to tea, which we all accepted.
  • donation: In anticipation of your kind donation I thank you very much.
  • word: And thank you for your kind words about the site.
  • ministration: Thank you also to Rev. Hartley for his kind ministrations at this sad time.
  • hospitality: We cannot thank Hazel and Nick enough for their kind hospitality.

Noun used with modifier

what: At one of those times, some people found it their duty to remark, What kind of mother is she?

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