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Synonyms of kind
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
- I like that kind of candy
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2
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
- we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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kind
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of kind (Entry 2 of 2)
1
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
- providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
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2
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
- a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
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- affable,
- amicable,
- benign,
- companionable,
- comradely,
- cordial,
- friendly,
- genial,
- gentle,
- good,
- good-natured,
- good-tempered,
- gracious,
- mild,
- neighborly,
- nice,
- pleasant,
- sweet,
- warm
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The first known use of kind was before the 12th century
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