kind

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I.kind¹ S1 W1 /kaɪnd/ BrE AmE noun
[Language: Old English; Origin: cynd]
1. [uncountable and countable] one of the different types of a person or thing that belong to the same group SYN sort, type
kind of
They sell all kinds of things.
The flowers attract several different kinds of insects.
Greg was working on some kind of deal in Italy.
Get me a sandwich – any kind will do.
2. the kind used to describe a person with a particular character, feelings, opinions etc:
Ted just isn’t the marrying kind.
Rob isn’t the kind to worry.
3. sb’s kind of person/thing/place etc the type of person, thing, place etc that someone usually likes:
It’s not my kind of place – it’s too quiet.
4. kind of (also kinda American English) spoken slightly but not exactly, or in some ways SYN sort of:
I’m kind of glad I didn’t win.
He’s kinda dumb, isn’t he?
5. a kind of (a) something spoken used to say that your description of something is not exact:
a kind of reddish-brown color
6. two/three etc of a kind two, three etc people or things that are very similar:
You and Joe are two of a kind.
7. one of a kind the only one of a particular type of thing:
Each plate is handpainted and one of a kind.
8. something of the/that kind spoken something similar to what was expected or talked about:
Rosa was shocked by the news, although she had suspected something of the kind might happen.
9. nothing/anything of the kind spoken used to emphasize that what has been said is not true:
I never said anything of the kind!
10. of a kind used to say that something is not as good as it should be:
Elections of a kind are held, but there is only one party to vote for.
11. in kind reacting to something someone has done by doing the same thing:
After recent bombings, counter-terrorist forces could retaliate in kind.
⇨ payment in kind at ↑payment(3)
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COLLOCATIONS
adjectives
▪ all kinds/every kind He’s done all kinds of work.
▪ the same kind I’d like to see you make the same kind of effort in practice that you make in the game.
▪ a different kind Fossils of many different kinds have been found in this site.
▪ the right/wrong kind It wasn’t the right kind of holiday for me.
▪ the best/worst kind Not knowing what had happened to her was the worst kind of torture.
▪ some kind Carved into the stone was some kind of design.
▪ any kind There was no television, no radio – no technology of any kind.
▪ various kinds The students had to read various kinds of academic materials.
▪ a certain/particular kind A ‘besom’ is a particular kind of broom.
phrases
▪ of its/their kind It is the biggest centre of its kind.
▪ of this kind How can we be sure a disaster of this kind will not happen again?
▪ of the worst/best etc kind This is hypocrisy of the worst kind.
▪ what kind (of something)? What kind of milk shake would you like?
▪ that kind of thing He usually wears trainers and jeans, that kind of thing.
▪ in a funny/strange etc kind of way In a funny kind of way, the bullying made me a stronger person.
adverbs
▪ precisely/exactly the kind This was precisely the kind of help that she needed.
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THESAURUS
▪ type/kind/sort one member of a group of people or things that have similar features or qualities. Type is the usual word to use in scientific or technical contexts. In everyday English, people usually use kind or sort: What type of fish is this? | There are two main personality types.
▪ kind a type of person or thing. Kind is less formal than type, and is used especially in everyday English: What kind of food do you like? | There were all kinds of people there. | The study is the first of its kind in Ireland.
▪ sort especially British English a type of person or thing. Sort is less formal than type, and is used especially in everyday British English: What sort of person is she? | I like all sorts of music.
▪ form one type of something from all the ones that are possible – used especially when things have different physical characteristics, or in certain fixed phrases: There are many forms of heart disease. | Melanoma is a form of skin cancer. | The first primitive life forms consumed various materials, including hydrogen sulfide, and released oxygen. | In those days, horses were the commonest form of transport. | We need to use alternative forms of energy. | a popular form of entertainment
▪ variety a type that is slightly different from others in the same group: The French make many varieties of cheese. | This is a new variety of apple.
▪ species a type of plant or animal, which can breed together to produce plants or animals of the same type: These forests contain many species of trees. | The giant panda is an endangered species.
▪ of a ... nature formal used when talking about a particular type of thing: Many people find it embarrassing to discuss problems of a sexual nature. | Minor incidents of this nature normally occur about once a month.
▪ category a group of people or things that are all of the same type – used when there is a clear system for deciding which group something belongs to: The three major categories of rock are: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. | She won the best actress category at the Oscars.
▪ brand used when talking about the particular way that someone does something or thinks about something, when this is very different from that of other people: She has her own special brand of humour. | He has called for a more positive brand of politics.
▪ genre formal a type of art, music, literature etc. that has a particular style or feature: He has written novels in several genres, most notably science fiction.
II.kind² S3 W3 BrE AmE adjective (comparative kinder, superlative kindest)
[Word Family: adjective: ↑kind ≠ ↑unkind, ↑kindly; noun: ↑kindness ≠ ↑unkindness; adverb: ↑kindly ≠ ↑unkindly]
[Language: Old English; Origin: gecynde 'natural']
1. saying or doing things that show that you care about other people and want to help them or make them happy OPP unkind ⇨ kindly, kindness
kind to
They’ve been very kind to me.
It wasn’t a very kind thing to say.
She’s a very kind and generous person.
it’s kind of somebody (to do something)
It’s kind of you to say that.
It’s really kind of them to let us use their pool.
We thanked the priest for his kind words.
Thank you for your help. You’ve been most kind (=said when thanking someone very politely).
thank you for your kind invitation/offer (=said when thanking someone very politely for their invitation or offer)
Ms Jarvis is unable to accept your kind invitation.
2. not causing harm or suffering
kind to
Life has been very kind to me.
I need a soap that’s kinder to my skin.
Let’s hope the weather’s kind tomorrow.
3. would you be kind enough to do something/be so kind as to do something formal used to make a polite request:
Would you be kind enough to close the door, please?
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say please could you ...? or would you mind ...? because the expressions with kind can sound too formal and unfriendly:
▪ Would you mind closing the door?
4. kind regards written used to end a formal but fairly friendly letter
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THESAURUS
▪ kind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked. | a kind old lady | a kind thing to say
▪ nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: Everyone has been so nice to me. | It’s nice of you to invite me here. | He seems such a nice man.
▪ generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’ | a generous gift
▪ considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down. | a considerate driver | He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
▪ thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: It was thoughtful of you to send him a card. | Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
▪ caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband. | The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
▪ sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work. | She gave him a sympathetic smile.
▪ good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: It was good of you to come and see me. | She’s always been very good to us.
▪ sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door. | It’s sweet of you to ask. | a sweet thing to say
▪ kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing. | The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
▪ benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: a benevolent ruler | They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind. | He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.

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◎	[kaind]
※	danh từ
	■	nhóm có đặc tính giống nhau; loại; hạng; thứ
		☆	fruit of various kinds/various kinds of fruit
			trái cây các loại/các loại trái cây
		☆	do you want all the same kind, or a mixture?
			bà muốn tất cả cùng một loại hay lẫn lộn?
		☆	Don't trust him: I know his kind
			Đừng tin hắn: Tôi biết cái loại người hắn rồi
		☆	she's not the kind (of woman/person) to lie
			cô ta không thuộc loại (đàn bà/người) nói dối
		☆	people of all kinds
			người đủ mọi hạng
		☆	something of the kind
			cái gần giống như vậy, cái đại loại như vậy
		☆	they differ in size but not in kind
			chúng khác nhau về hình dáng, nhưng không khác nhau về chủng loại
	■	bản tính
		☆	to act after one's kind
			hành động theo bản tính
	〆	in kind
		✓	(về sự trả công) bằng hàng hoá hay sản phẩm tự nhiên (chứ không phải bằng tiền), bằng hiện vật; bằng cái gì cùng loại, bằng cái tương tự
			☆	when he had no money, the farmer sometimes used to pay me in kind
				khi không còn tiền, ông chủ trại có lúc trả công tôi bằng hiện vật
			☆	to repay insults in kind
				đáp lại sự lăng mạ bằng việc làm tương tự (lăng mạ trở lại); ăn miếng trả miếng
	〆	a kind of
		✓	hồ như
			☆	I had a kind of feeling this might happen
				tôi hồ như cảm thấy rằng việc này có thể xảy ra
			☆	he's a kind of unofficial adviser, but I'm not sure exactly what he does
				ông ta hầu như là một cố vấn không chính thức, nhưng tôi chẳng biết đích xác ông ấy làm gì
	〆	kind of
		✓	đôi chút, phần nào
			☆	I'm not sure why, but I feel kind of sorry for him
				tôi không dám chắc tại sao, nhưng cũng phần nào tiếccho anh ta
			☆	Is she interested? - Well, kind of
				cô ấy quan tâm chứ? -vâng, đôi chút
			☆	I kind of expected it
				tôi cũng mong chờ cái đó phần nào
	〆	nothing of the kind/sort
		✓	hoàn toàn không như vậy
			☆	people had told me she was very pleasant but she's nothing of the kind
				người ta bảo tôi rằng cô ấy dễ thương lắm, nhưng hoàn toàn không như vậy
	〆	of a kind
		✓	cùng một loại; cái tạm gọi là
			☆	they look alike, talk alike, even think alike - they're two of a kind/ they're very much of a kind
				họ trông giống nhau, nói giống nhau, thậm chí suy nghĩ giốngnhau - họ là hai người cùng một loại (cùng một giuộc)
			☆	the town offers entertainments of a kind, but nothing like what you'll find in the city
				thành phố mời dự cái tạm gọi là biểu diễn văn nghệ, nhưng chắngco gì giống thứ mà anh thấy trong thành phố
	〆	something of the kind
		✓	cái gì đại loại như vậy
			☆	Did you say they're moving? I heard something of the kind myself
				Anh nói là họ đang dọn đi à? Chính tôi đã nghe đại loại như vậy
※	tính từ
	■	tử tế, ân cần, có lòng tốt
		☆	a kind man/gesture/face/thought
			một người/cử chỉ/bộ mặt/ý nghĩ tốt lành
		☆	she always has a kind word for everyone
			cô ta luôn nói năng tử tế với mọi người
		☆	would you be kind enough to/be so kind as to help me?
			anh vui lòng giúp tôi nhé? (xin anh làm ơn/vui lòng giúp tôi)

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  tolerant, genial, sort, form, variety