This meaning shows a person who is nice and cares about other people. It means being gentle and friendly.
She is always kind to her friends.
My teacher is kind and helpful.
This meaning refers to a group of things with the same features or nature. It shows a category or type.
This kind of fruit is sweet.
She likes that kind of music.
This use is less common and describes doing something in a gentle or polite way.
Please speak kind to the baby.
He looked at me kind with care.
Used informally to show uncertainty or a small amount of something. It means 'somewhat' or 'a little'.
It is kind of cold today.
I kind of like this movie.
This is an old or rare use meaning 'to give birth'. It is not used in modern everyday language.
Many animals kind in spring.
The mare kinded a foal last night.
This meaning shows kindness as a helpful or thoughtful act. It means doing something good for someone else.
That was kind of you to help me.
It is kind to check before acting.
Used in science or biology to classify organisms or groups that have similar features.
Humans are a kind of primate.
This kind belongs to the same family.
