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/kaɪnd/Definitions
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
Example: This is a strange kind of tobacco.
A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.
Example: The opening served as a kind of window.
One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.
Family, lineage.
/kaɪnd/Definitions
Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
Affectionate.
Example: a kind man; a kind heart
Favorable.
Mild, gentle, forgiving
Example: The years have been kind to Richard Gere; he ages well.