Definition of kind
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
2
: fundamental nature or quality : essence
a difference in degree but not in kind
3a
: goods or commodities as distinguished from money
payment in kind
b
: the equivalent of what has been offered or received
promised to return the favor in kind
all kinds of
1
: many
likes all kinds of sports
2
: plenty of
has all kinds of time
kind
adjectiveDefinition of kind (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: of a sympathetic or helpful nature
was helped by a kind neighbor They were very kind to us.
b
: of a forbearing nature : gentle
kind treatment of animals
c
: arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance
a kind act a kind smile
2
: of a kind to give pleasure or relief
cooled by a kind breeze
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The first known use of kind was before the 12th century
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