kind

The definition of kind is warm, generous or sympathetic.

(adjective)

An example of kind is the personality of Mother Theresa.

Kind is defined as a type of something.

(noun)

An example of kind is fruits that are red.

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See kind in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: 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

Origin: ME kynde < OE gecynde

See kind in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective kind·er, kind·est
  1. Of a friendly, generous, or warm-hearted nature.
  2. Showing sympathy or understanding; charitable: a kind word.
  3. Humane; considerate: kind to animals.
  4. Forbearing; tolerant: Our neighbor was very kind about the window we broke.
  5. Generous; liberal: kind words of praise.
  6. Agreeable; beneficial: a dry climate kind to asthmatics.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, natural, kind

Origin: , from Old English gecynde, natural; see genə- in Indo-European roots

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noun
  1. a. A group of individuals or instances sharing common traits; a category or sort: different kinds of furniture; a new kind of politics.
    b. A doubtful or borderline member of a given category: fashioned a kind of shelter; a kind of bluish color.
  2. Archaic
    a. Underlying character as a determinant of the class to which a thing belongs; nature or essence.
    b. The natural order or course of things; nature.
    c. Manner or fashion.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English gecynd, race, offspring, kind; see genə- in Indo-European roots

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