Kind | Mean of kind in English Dictionary

/ˈkaɪnd/

• Noun
• a group of people or things that belong together or have some shared quality
1. hawks and other birds of that kind
2. “What kind of (a) car do you drive?” “The same kind you drive.”
3. In this city, you'll find many kinds of people.
4. Most people prefer to be with their own kind. [=with people who are like them]
5. I like to try different kinds of food.
6. I know he would never lie to me because he's not that kind (of person).
7. She described the color as a kind of red.
8. I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind.
9. Did you honestly think that I'd agree to do this? What kind of fool do you think I am? [=do you think that I am a fool?]
10. Boston is my kind of (a) town. [=I like Boston]
• a large number or variety of (things or people)
1. She reads all kinds of books.
2. He likes all kinds of sports.
• a large amount of (something)
1. There's no hurry. We have all kinds of time to get ready.

• in a way that is equal or very similar to what someone else has done for you
1. If you help me, I promise to return the favor in kind. [=I promise to help you in the same way]
• in goods or services rather than in money
1. payment in kind rather than in cash
• to some small degree
1. It's kind of cold in here.
2. I think he kind of likes me.
3. I'm kind of worried.
• like the person or thing mentioned
1. I'd like to go to a movie or a concert, or something of the kind. [=something like that]
2. He said I hung up on him, but I never did anything of the kind! [=I never hung up on him]
3. This technology is completely new. I've never seen anything of the kind [=anything like it] before.
4. “He's really pretty arrogant, isn't he?” “He's nothing of the kind. [=he's not arrogant at all] He's a very friendly and helpful man.”
5. This technology is completely new. Nothing of the kind [=nothing like it] has ever been seen before.
• a person or thing that is not like any other person or thing
1. I don't know how we'll ever replace Mary after she retires. She's really one of a kind.
• having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others
1. A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health.
2. It was very kind of you to show me the way.
3. Thank you for your kind words.
4. a kind smile
5. My uncle has always been very kind to me.