1 kind
Pronounced:
/ˈkaɪnd/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural kindsMeaning:
[count] : a group of people or things that belong together or have some shared quality : a particular type or variety of person or thing ▪ hawks and other birds of that kind ▪ “What kind of (a) car do you drive?” “The same kind you drive.” ▪ In this city, you'll find many kinds of people. ▪ Most people prefer to be with their own kind. [=with people who are like them] ▪ I like to try different kinds of food. ▪ I know he would never lie to me because he's not that kind (of person). ▪ She described the color as a kind of red. ▪ I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind. ▪ 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?] ▪ Boston is my kind of (a) town. [=I like Boston]
all kinds of
1 : a large number or variety of (things or people) : many ▪ She reads all kinds of books. ▪ He likes all kinds of sports.
2 chiefly US informal : a large amount of (something) : plenty of (something) ▪ There's no hurry. We have all kinds of time to get ready.
2 chiefly US informal : a large amount of (something) : plenty of (something) ▪ There's no hurry. We have all kinds of time to get ready.
in kind
1 : in a way that is equal or very similar to what someone else has done for you ▪ If you help me, I promise to return the favor in kind. [=I promise to help you in the same way]
2 business : in goods or services rather than in money ▪ payment in kind rather than in cash
2 business : in goods or services rather than in money ▪ payment in kind rather than in cash
kind of
informal : to some small degree : somewhat ▪ It's kind of cold in here. ▪ I think he kind of likes me. ▪ I'm kind of worried.
of a kind
—used to say that people or things are the same or are very similar ▪ John and his dad are two of a kind. [=they are very much alike]
of the kind
: like the person or thing mentioned ▪ I'd like to go to a movie or a concert, or something of the kind. [=something like that] —often used in negative statements ▪ He said I hung up on him, but I never did anything of the kind! [=I never hung up on him] ▪ This technology is completely new. I've never seen anything of the kind [=anything like it] before. ▪ “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.” ▪ This technology is completely new. Nothing of the kind [=nothing like it] has ever been seen before.
one of a kind
: a person or thing that is not like any other person or thing ▪ I don't know how we'll ever replace Mary after she retires. She's really one of a kind.