kind
/kaɪnd/
Also an adjective
Meaning
A group of people or things having similar characteristics.
What kind of music do you usually listen to when you study?
A person's character, disposition, or nature.
He is not the kind of man to walk away from a challenge.
Collocations
- different kind
- same kind
- certain kind
- kind of music
- kind of person
- one of a kind
Idioms
kind of
slightly or somewhat
I was kind of hoping we could leave early today.
in kind
with something similar or with goods instead of money
When insulted in public, she decided not to respond in kind.
two of a kind
very similar in character or habits
The brothers argue constantly, but they are truly two of a kind.