all kinds of

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Synonyms of all kinds of next

: many

likes all kinds of sports

: plenty of

has all kinds of time

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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of all kinds of was in the 14th century

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“All kinds of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20kinds%20of. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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