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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : kahynd
Phonetic Transcription : kaɪnd



Definition of kind

Origin :
  • "class, sort, variety," from Old English gecynd "kind, nature, race," related to cynn "family" (see kin), from Proto-Germanic *gakundjaz "family, race" (see kind (adj.)). Ælfric's rendition of "the Book of Genesis" into Old English came out gecyndboc. The prefix disappeared 1150-1250. No exact cognates beyond English, but it corresponds to adjective endings such as Goth -kunds, Old High German -kund. Also in English as a suffix (mankind, etc.). Other earlier, now obsolete, senses in English included "character, quality derived from birth" and "manner or way natural or proper to anyone." Use in phrase a kind of (1590s) led to colloquial extension as adverb (1804) in phrases such as kind of stupid ("a kind of stupid (person)").
  • adj generous, good
  • noun class, species
  • noun type, character
Example sentences :
  • For one thing Fred sha'n't get into that kind of muss if I can save him from it.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "There's enough like that kind, though," interrupted Uncle Peter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Who among you ever received an injury from that kind old man?
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • It's a good game if that's the kind of a game you're huntin' fur.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • All the sailors had a kind word for him, and many were the praises which he received in the forecastle.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Still, one kind of food cloys after a time, and so our new settlers found it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • We accepted his kind invitation to make ourselves his guests while we remained.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • There is a kind of beauty that seems made to be painted on ivory, and such was hers.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • He was as kind and obliging as it was possible to be in his circumstances.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • But how wonderful and quick my touch has got, and how kind is heaven there, sir!
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

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