n.
Pronunciation: ' k ī nd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English kinde, from Old English cynd; akin to Old English cynn kin
Date: before 12th century
1 a archaic : NATURE b archaic : FAMILY , LINEAGE
2 archaic : MANNER
3 : fundamental nature or quality : ESSENCE
4 a : a group united by common traits or interests : CATEGORY b : a specific or recognized variety <what kind of car do you drive> c : a doubtful or barely admissible member of a category <a kind of gray>
5 a : goods or commodities as distinguished from money <payment in kind > b : the equivalent of what has been offered or received
synonyms see TYPE
– all kinds of
1 : MANY <likes all kinds of sports>
2 : plenty of <has all kinds of time>