kind

A2
Pronunciation
/kaΙͺnd/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

Example Sentences
  • This is a strange kind of tobacco.
2 Definition

A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.

Example Sentences
  • The opening served as a kind of window.
3 Definition

One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.

4 Definition

Family, lineage.

5 Definition

Manner.

6 Definition

Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.

7 Definition

Equivalent means used as response to an action.

Example Sentences
  • I'll pay in kind for his insult.
8 Definition

Each of the two elements of the communion service, bread and wine.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.

2 Definition

Affectionate.

Example Sentences
  • a kind man; a kind heart
3 Definition

Favorable.

4 Definition

Mild, gentle, forgiving

Example Sentences
  • The years have been kind to Richard Gere; he ages well.
5 Definition

Gentle; tractable; easily governed.

Example Sentences
  • a horse kind in harness
6 Definition

Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.