kind

/kaɪnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: kinds · kinder · kindest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại, chủng hoặc hạng; nhóm thực thể có đặc điểm chung

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Noun

Examples

What kind of (a) person are you?

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

Meaning · English

A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một mẫu hoặc thể hiện không điển hình

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Noun

Examples

The opening served as a kind of window.

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

Meaning · English

Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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

Some ſay that Rauens foſter forlorne children, / The vvhilſt their ovvne birds famiſh in their neſts: / Oh be to me though thy hard hart ſay no, / Nothing ſo kinde but ſomething pittifull.

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

Meaning · English

Affectionate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thân mật

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Adjective

Examples

a kind man; a kind heart

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.