kind

noun

OPAL S

/kaɪnd/

[countable, uncountable]Idioms

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a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type
- kind of somebody/something three kinds of cakes/cake
- What kind of house do you live in?
- They sell all kinds of things.
- I need to buy paper and pencils, that kind of thing.
- His diet's terrible—burgers, chips, pizzas, that kind of stuff.
- I'm the kind of person who hates to do anything wrong.
- We have the same kind of car.
- that kind of something I'll never have that kind of money (= as much money as that).
- She isn't that kind of girl.
- this kind of something This kind of exercise is very popular.
- of a kind Exercises of this kind are very popular.
- music of all/various/different kinds
- The school is the first of its kind in Britain.
- Would you like a drink of some kind?
- The regions differ in size, but not in kind.
Grammar Point kind / sort
kind / sort
- Use the singular (kind/sort) or plural (kinds/sorts) depending on the word you use before them:
  each/one/every kind of animal
  all/many/other sorts of animals.
- Kind/sort of is followed by a singular or uncountable noun:
  This kind of question often appears in the exam.
  That sort of behaviour is not acceptable.
- Kinds/sorts of is followed by a plural or uncountable noun:
  These kinds of questions often appear in the exam.
  These sorts of behaviour are not acceptable.
- Other variations are possible but less common:
  These kinds of question often appear in the exam.
  These sort of things don’t happen in real life.
  (This example is very informal and is considered incorrect by some people.)
- Note also that these examples are possible, especially in spoken English:
  The shelf was full of the sort of books I like to read.
  He faced the same kind of problems as his predecessor.
  There are many different sorts of animal on the island.
  What kind of camera is this?
  What kind/kinds of cameras do you sell?
  There were three kinds of cakes/cake on the plate.
Extra Examples
- Be sure to eat enough of the right kind of food.
- I missed him, in a funny kind of way.
- I'm a fairly normal kind of guy.
- Prostate cancer is the most common kind of cancer in men.
- You need some kind of cover over it to protect it from the rain.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- different
- same
- similar
- …
preposition
- in kind
- of a kind
- of… kind
- …
phrases
- a/the kind of thing
- a… kind of way
- nothing of the kind
- …
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Word Originnoun Old English cynd(e), gecynd(e), of Germanic origin; related to kin. The original sense was ‘nature, the natural order’, also ‘innate character, form, or condition’ (compare with the adjective kind); hence ‘a class ’or‘ race distinguished by innate characteristics’.

Idioms

in kind

(of a payment) consisting of goods or services, not money
- As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind.
(formal) with the same thing
- She insulted him and he responded in kind.

a kind of

(informal) used to show that something you are saying is not exact
- I had a kind of feeling this might happen.

kind of

/ˈkaɪndə/

(also kinda)

(informal)

slightly; in some ways
- That made me feel kind of stupid.
- I like him, kind of.

nothing of the kind/sort

used to emphasize that the situation is very different from what has been said
- ‘I was terrible!’ ‘You were nothing of the kind.’

of a kind

(disapproving) not as good as it could be
- You're making progress of a kind.
very similar
- They're two of a kind—both workaholics!

one of a kind

the only one like this synonym unique
- My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him.

something of the/that kind

something like what has been said
- ‘He's resigning.’ ‘I'd suspected something of the kind.’

kind

adjective

/kaɪnd/

(comparative kinder, superlative kindest)

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caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous
- a very kind and helpful person
- a kind heart/face
- a kind action/gesture/comment
- You've been very kind.
- kind to somebody/something kind to animals
- (figurative) Soft water is kinder to your hair.
- (figurative) The weather was very kind to us.
- kind to do something Was it kind to let her find out this way?
- He was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to come here today.
- it is kind of somebody I think it was very kind of her.
- it is kind of somebody to do something It was really kind of you to help me.
- (formal) Thank you for your kind words.
- The poems are reprinted here by kind permission of the author.
- (formal) ‘Do have another.’ ‘That's very kind of you (= thank you).’
- We need a kinder, gentler society.
- If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly.
opposite unkind
Extra Examples
- She may seem quite stern at times, but she has a kind heart.
- Thanks for your card—it was a very kind thought.
- (formal) Thank you for your kind invitation.
- It would be kinder if we didn’t mention his wife.
Topics Personal qualitiesb1
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
preposition
- of
- to
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(formal) used to make a polite request or give an order
- Would you be kind enough to close the window?
see also kindly, kindness

Word Originadjective Old English gecynde ‘natural, native’; in Middle English the earliest sense is ‘well born or well bred’, whence ‘well disposed by nature, courteous, gentle, benevolent’.

单词	kind
释义	kind noun OPAL S /kaɪnd/ /kaɪnd/ [countable, uncountable]Idioms jump to other results a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type kind of somebody/something three kinds of cakes/cake What kind of house do you live in? They sell all kinds of things. I need to buy paper and pencils, that kind of thing. His diet's terrible—burgers, chips, pizzas, that kind of stuff. I'm the kind of person who hates to do anything wrong. We have the same kind of car. that kind of something I'll never have that kind of money (= as much money as that). She isn't that kind of girl. this kind of something This kind of exercise is very popular. of a kind Exercises of this kind are very popular. music of all/various/different kinds The school is the first of its kind in Britain. Would you like a drink of some kind? The regions differ in size, but not in kind. Grammar Point kind / sortkind / sort Use the singular (kind/sort) or plural (kinds/sorts) depending on the word you use before them: each/one/every kind of animal all/many/other sorts of animals. Kind/sort of is followed by a singular or uncountable noun: This kind of question often appears in the exam. That sort of behaviour is not acceptable. Kinds/sorts of is followed by a plural or uncountable noun: These kinds of questions often appear in the exam. These sorts of behaviour are not acceptable. Other variations are possible but less common: These kinds of question often appear in the exam. These sort of things don’t happen in real life. (This example is very informal and is considered incorrect by some people.) Note also that these examples are possible, especially in spoken English: The shelf was full of the sort of books I like to read. He faced the same kind of problems as his predecessor. There are many different sorts of animal on the island. What kind of camera is this? What kind/kinds of cameras do you sell? There were three kinds of cakes/cake on the plate. Extra Examples Be sure to eat enough of the right kind of food. I missed him, in a funny kind of way. I'm a fairly normal kind of guy. Prostate cancer is the most common kind of cancer in men. You need some kind of cover over it to protect it from the rain. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective different same similar … preposition in kind of a kind of… kind … phrases a/the kind of thing a… kind of way nothing of the kind … See full entry Word Originnoun Old English cynd(e), gecynd(e), of Germanic origin; related to kin. The original sense was ‘nature, the natural order’, also ‘innate character, form, or condition’ (compare with the adjective kind); hence ‘a class ’or‘ race distinguished by innate characteristics’. Idioms in kind (of a payment) consisting of goods or services, not money As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. (formal) with the same thing She insulted him and he responded in kind. a kind of (informal) used to show that something you are saying is not exact I had a kind of feeling this might happen. kind of /ˈkaɪndə/ /ˈkaɪndə/ (also kinda) (informal) slightly; in some ways That made me feel kind of stupid. I like him, kind of. nothing of the kind/sort used to emphasize that the situation is very different from what has been said ‘I was terrible!’ ‘You were nothing of the kind.’ of a kind (disapproving) not as good as it could be You're making progress of a kind. very similar They're two of a kind—both workaholics! one of a kind the only one like this synonym unique My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. something of the/that kind something like what has been said ‘He's resigning.’ ‘I'd suspected something of the kind.’ kind adjective /kaɪnd/ /kaɪnd/ (comparative kinder, superlative kindest) jump to other results caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous a very kind and helpful person a kind heart/face a kind action/gesture/comment You've been very kind. kind to somebody/something kind to animals (figurative) Soft water is kinder to your hair. (figurative) The weather was very kind to us. kind to do something Was it kind to let her find out this way? He was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to come here today. it is kind of somebody I think it was very kind of her. it is kind of somebody to do something It was really kind of you to help me. (formal) Thank you for your kind words. The poems are reprinted here by kind permission of the author. (formal) ‘Do have another.’ ‘That's very kind of you (= thank you).’ We need a kinder, gentler society. If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. opposite unkind Extra Examples She may seem quite stern at times, but she has a kind heart. Thanks for your card—it was a very kind thought. (formal) Thank you for your kind invitation. It would be kinder if we didn’t mention his wife. Topics Personal qualitiesb1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be adverb extremely fairly very … preposition of to See full entry (formal) used to make a polite request or give an order Would you be kind enough to close the window? see also kindly, kindness Word Originadjective Old English gecynde ‘natural, native’; in Middle English the earliest sense is ‘well born or well bred’, whence ‘well disposed by nature, courteous, gentle, benevolent’.
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