noun
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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- sculpture is a form of art
- what kinds of desserts are there?
adjective
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature
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- used especially of persons and their behavior
- kind to sick patients
- a kind master
- kind words showing understanding and sympathy
- thanked her for her kind letter
adjective
agreeable, conducive to comfort
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- a dry climate kind to asthmatics
- the genial sunshine
- hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet
adjective
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
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- our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke