Kind - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |kaɪnd|  American pronunciation of the word kind
Brit.  |kaɪnd|  British pronunciation of the word kind

noun

- a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (syn: form, sort, variety)
what kinds of desserts are there?

adjective

- agreeable, conducive to comfort (syn: genial)
a dry climate kind to asthmatics
hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet
- tolerant and forgiving under provocation (syn: tolerant)
our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke

Extra examples

Hawks and other birds of that kind

In this city, you'll find many kinds of people.

I like to try different kinds of food.

She described the color as a kind of red.

I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind.

A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health.

It was very kind of you to show me the way.

Thank you for your kind words.

They merely acted after their kind.

They sell all kinds of things.

The flowers attract several different kinds of insects.

Certain kinds of medical care are more expensive than others.

Greg was working on some kind of deal in Italy.

Get me a sandwich - any kind will do.

You can't get in unless you're wearing the right kind of clothes.

Word forms

noun
singular: kind
plural: kinds
adjective
comparative: kinder
superlative: kindest
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×