The meaning of KIND is a group united by common traits or interests : category. How to use kind in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Kind.

Synonyms for KINDS: types, sorts, genres, varieties, stripes, breeds, natures, descriptions, species, manners

Kind of and sort of are very common expressions in speaking. They soften other words and phrases so that they do not appear too direct or exact. Kind of is more common in American …

Definition of kind noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type. What kind of house do you live in? They sell all kinds of things. I need to buy paper and pencils, that kind of thing. His diet's terrible—burgers, chips, pizzas, that kind of stuff.

Someone who is kind is friendly and helps you. Thank you for being so kind to me. A kind of thing is a type or sort of that thing. What kind of car is that?

Sort, type and kind all generally mean the same thing. They are words we use to refer to a group of people or things which share the same characteristics. We use these words very often when …

We have all kinds of time to get ready. It's kind of cold in here. I think he kind of likes me. I'm kind of worried. This technology is completely new. I've never seen anything of the kind [=anything like it] before.

Someone who is kind behaves in a gentle, caring, and helpful way towards other people. She is warmhearted and kind to everyone and everything. 'You seem tired this morning, Jenny,' she said kindly.

Definition of kind noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

What kind of music do you like? All kinds of people come to our church. Older kids like board games and that kind of thing. Her travel company was the first of its kind (= the first one like it). …