Meaning & use
kind
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature toward others.
See it in a sentence
It was kind of him to help the elderly neighbor carry her groceries.
The nurse spoke in a kind, reassuring voice to calm the frightened child.
A note on using this word
Kind of also functions informally as a phrase meaning somewhat, as in it's kind of cold today, unrelated to the adjective's main sense.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A group of people or things sharing common characteristics; a particular type or sort.
This is a rare kind of orchid found only in tropical climates.
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