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BNC: 337 COCA: 250

kind

1 kind /ˈkaɪnd/ noun
plural kinds
1 kind
/ˈkaɪnd/
noun
plural kinds
Learner's definition of KIND
[count]
: a group of people or things that belong together or have some shared quality : a particular type or variety of person or thing同类的人(或事物);种类;类型

all kinds of

: a large number or variety of (things or people) : many大量的;各种各样的
chiefly US, informal : a large amount of (something) : plenty of (something)大量的;足够的

in kind

: in a way that is equal or very similar to what someone else has done for you以同样的方法;以类似的手段
business : in goods or services rather than in money以实物支付;以货代款

kind of

informal
: to some small degree : somewhat稍微;有点儿;有几分

of a kind

used to say that people or things are the same or are very similar同一类的;类似的

of the kind

: like the person or thing mentioned差不多的;相似的
often used in negative statements常用于否定句

one of a kind

: a person or thing that is not like any other person or thing独一无二;独特
2 kind /ˈkaɪnd/ adjective
kinder; kindest
2 kind
/ˈkaɪnd/
adjective
kinder; kindest
Learner's definition of KIND
: having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others : wanting and liking to do good things and to bring happiness to others和蔼的;善良的;友好的
often + to
used to say that something does not cause harm, is not harsh or unpleasant, etc.无害的;柔和的;没有不快的usually + to
used to make a formal request用于提出正式请求
BNC: 337 COCA: 250

kind

1 of 2

noun

1
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
2
: fundamental nature or quality : essence
a difference in degree but not in kind
3
a
: 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
4
a
archaic : nature
b
archaic : family, lineage
5
archaic : manner

kind

2 of 2

adjective

1
a
: 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
3
chiefly dialectal : affectionate, loving
Phrases
all kinds of
1
: many
likes all kinds of sports
2
: plenty of
has all kinds of time
Choose the Right Synonym for kind

type, kind, sort, nature, description, character mean a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities.

type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

Example Sentences

Noun hawks and other birds of that kind In this city, you'll find many kinds of people. I like to try different kinds of food. She described the color as a kind of red. I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind. Adjective A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health. It was very kind of you to show me the way. Thank you for your kind words. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
No disruptions of any kind, inside or outside the theaters, were reported. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 The other competitor now in the Colts locker room is still looking for his first field goal of any kind in the NFL. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Use extreme caution and outdoor burning of any kind is not recommend at this time. oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 The evidence for prehistoric amputations, or surgeries of any kind, is relatively scarce. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 No employers could require vaccinations of any kind. Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 But from the perspective of a group of players who have never had bargaining rights of any kind, that question will likely be a welcome one. Chelsea Janes, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Talk of storms — rain of any kind, really — might seem out of place right now, during a weekend when temperatures are forecast to hover near 100 degrees and, in many areas, dry landscapes appear to crunch underfoot. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 For a donation of any kind or to arrange for pick up contact: Christian by call or text at either 917-664-3964 or 631-681-2414 or via email at either sboudreau2288@gmail.com or arrie.boudreau@gmail.com. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022
Adjective
Twitter was awash with responses both kind and snarky. Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 Friends of Dulmage and community members have also spoken out about the 56-year-old farmer, who was known for his kind and gentle demeanor. Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Stop discussing the relationship, and try to notice when your daughter is kind and attentive to her children. Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 But once upon a time in Southern California, there was a kind and mellow month named September, which like its sister month, June, was known for its gentle disposition. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Lysander is on the spectrum, a man who is seen as cold or calculating by outsiders but whose heart is kind and fiercely loyal. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Jason Jenkins was an icon in the Miami community, and above all a kind and incredible family man. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 Said has lived in the area for four months and described Jamila as kind and warm-hearted. oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 The simple act of being kind and empathetic toward people is the first step. Anthony Silard, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Adjective

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

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of kind was before the 12th century
BNC: 337 COCA: 250
kind

noun

ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEdifferent, same, similar不同的種類;同類;相似的種類She does the same kind of work as me.她和我幹同樣的工作。all, another, any, some, various所有種類;另一種;任何一種;某一種;不同種類You need some kind of cover over it to protect it from the rain.這東西要加上遮蓋物以防雨淋。We stock various kinds of lawnmower.我們備有各種割草機。each, every每一種certain, distinct, exact, particular, special, specific某種種類;獨特的種類;確切的種類;特定的種類;特別的種類Certain kinds of food are unsuitable for small children.某些種類的食品幼童不宜食用。best, good最好的/很好的一種bad, worst糟糕的/最差的一種right, wrong合適的/不合適的一種Be sure to eat enough of the right kind of food.要確保吃足夠量的合適食物。This is the exact kind of thing I want.這正是我想要的那種東西。common, normal, typical, usual常見的/正常的/典型的/尋常的種類I'm a fairly normal kind of guy.我是比較正常的那種人。Prostate cancer is the most common kind of cancer in men.前列腺癌是男性中最常見的癌症。new新種類the need for a new kind of leadership對新型領導的需要favourite/favorite鍾愛的種類Musicals were her favourite / favorite kind of movie.音樂劇是她所鍾愛的電影類型。funny, odd, peculiar, strange, weird可笑的/奇異的/奇特的/奇怪的/怪異的種類rare, unique稀有的/獨一無二的種類They played a truly unique kind of punk rock.他們演奏了一種真正獨一無二的朋克搖滾。PREPOSITIONin kind在種類方面The regions differ in size, but not in kind.這些地區大小不同,但類型相同。of a kind未如理想;同一類的You're making progress of a kind (= some progress, but not very much, or not of the best type).你也算是有點兒進步。They're two of a kind (= very like each other) -both workaholics!他們倆是同一種人 - 都是工作狂!of... kind⋯種類的books of every kind各種各樣的書music of different kinds不同種類的音樂of its kind同類中The new school was the first of its kind.這所新學校是同類型中最好的。kind of某種⋯a special kind of oil一種特殊的油PHRASESa/the kind of thing一種/這種事物Do you know the kind of thing I mean?你知道我指的那種東西嗎?They sell all kinds of things.他們賣各種各樣的東西。a... kind of way一種⋯方式I missed him, in a funny kind of way.我莫名其妙地想念他。nothing of the kind絕對不是這樣'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind!'“我太差勁了!”“你才不呢!”nothing of that kind, something of that kind, something of the kind完全不是那麼回事;大體是那麼回事'He's resigning.' 'I'd suspected something of the kind.'“他要辭職了。”“我已猜到幾分了。”
kind

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe仁慈She was endlessly kind and sympathetic.她無比仁慈,富有同情心。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常善良especially, genuinely, most, particularly非常仁慈;十分和藹;極其體貼;特別善良PREPOSITIONof⋯令人感激It really was most kind of you to help.承蒙相助,我不勝感激。to對⋯友好My boss has been extremely kind to me.老闆對我非常好。

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