kind
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: kinds · kinder · kindest
Sense 1
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
loại, chủng hoặc hạng; nhóm thực thể có đặc điểm chung
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
có tính cách nhân từ, lịch sự, thân thiện, hào phóng, nhẹ nhàng, tự do, đồng cảm hoặc ấm áp
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kind” mean?
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
Is “kind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.