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kind

/ˈkaɪnd/

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noun

plural kinds

[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

a large number or variety of (things or people) :many

She reads all kinds of books.

He likes all kinds of sports.

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

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]

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.

adjective

kinder; -est

having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others :wanting and liking to do good things and to bring happiness to others

A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health.

It was very kind of you to show me the way.

Thank you for your kind words.

a kind smile - often + to

My uncle has always been very kind to me.

used to say that something does not cause harm, is not harsh or unpleasant, etc.; usually + to

Old age has been very kind to her: she still looks great at 84.

a soap that is kind to your hands

The critics have not been kind to her latest novel. [=they have harshly criticized her latest novel]

used to make a formal request

Would you be kind enough to show me the way? = Would you be so kind as to show me the way? [=would you please show me the way?]

* Các từ tương tự:
kinda, kindergarten, kindhearted, kindle, kindling, kindly, kindness, kindred