kind

noun
UK: /kaɪnd/
US: /kaɪnd/

  1. A group of people or things that are similar in some way.

    1. What kind of music do you like? [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm not the kind of person who gives up easily when facing difficulties. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type; a category of things having similar characteristics.

    1. This kind of apple is very sweet. [ ] [ ]
    2. What kind of car do you need: a sports car or a more family-friendly kind? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

compassionate sort generous friendly type
kind adjective

  1. Gentle, caring, and helpful.

    1. She is a very kind woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. It was very kind of you to help me with the heavy shopping bags. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing sympathy and concern for others.

    1. He's always been a very kind and considerate person. [ ] [ ]
    2. My neighbor showed a kind gesture when she offered to look after our children. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kind" in English means: A group of people or things that are similar in some way., A type; a category of things having similar characteristics..

The phonetic transcription of "kind" is /kaɪnd/ in British English and /kaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kind": compassionate, sort, generous, friendly, type.

Example usage of "kind": "What kind of music do you like? ". More examples on the page.