Main Entry: ¹kind

Pronunciation: \ˈkīnd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English kinde, from Old English cynd; akin to Old English cynn kin

Date: before 12th century

1 a archaic : nature b archaic : family, lineage
2 archaic : manner
3 : fundamental nature or quality : essence
4 a : a group united by common traits or interests : category b : a specific or recognized variety <what kind of car do you drive> c : a doubtful or barely admissible member of a category <a kind of gray>
5 a : goods or commodities as distinguished from money <payment in kind> b : the equivalent of what has been offered or received

synonyms see type

— all kinds of 1 : many <likes all kinds of sports>
2 : plenty of <has all kinds of time>