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kind · noun C /kɑɪnd/Full view
kind
A1 a type of thing or person
Dictionary examples:

What kind of music do you like?

They make vehicles that use two kinds of fuel - gasoline and diesel.

Her travel company was the first of its kind.

Learner example:

We can go to Hopi Hari, it is a kind of theme park, I think you will like it very much! (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

all kinds of sth
A2 many different types of something
Dictionary example:

The cabinet contained all kinds of strange things.

Learner example:

To help, I could bring all kinds of CDs. (Key English Test; A2; Indonesian)

that kind of thing
B1 used to show that what you have just said is only an example from a larger group of things
Dictionary example:

I like pasta, pizza - that kind of thing/those kinds of things.

Learner example:

I enjoy that kind of thing, going to buy presents. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

some kind of
B1 used to talk about something when you are not sure of its exact type
Dictionary example:

He's opening some kind of store.

Learner example:

You should try joining some kind of club. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

kind of
B2 used to describe something approximately
Dictionary examples:

It's a kind of bike.

He was kind of half laughing and half crying.

Learner example:

I know that the Frene Hotel is kind of expensive, but it's just for one night so I think we can make it. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)

one of a kind
C2 used to describe someone or something that is completely different from other people or things
Dictionary example:

My Dad was one of a kind - funny, kind and generous.

Learner example:

Pele is indeed one of a kind and can be considered a model for youngsters. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)

kind · adjective /kɑɪnd/
Nouns: kindness
Adjectives: kind, unkind
Adverbs: kindly, unkindly
kind
A2 generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings
Dictionary examples:

She's a very kind and thoughtful person.

It's really kind of you to help us.

Please be kind to your sister!

Learner example:

It was very kind of you to come and talk to us about your latest work. (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)

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