Is the word kind a noun

вид, род, тип, разновидность, сорт, класс, добрый, любезный, хороший, сердечный

существительное ↓

прилагательное ↓

Словосочетания

hawks and other birds of that kind — ястребы и другие птицы такого рода  
a dry climate kind to asthmatics — сухой климат, благоприятный для астматиков  
a new kind of music — новый вид музыки  
a commercial for a new kind of soap — реклама нового (вида) мыла  
good / kind deed — доброе дело, благодеяние  
degeneracy of the first kind — вырождение первого рода  
degeneracy of the second kind — вырождение второго рода  
difference in kind — качественное различие  
cordial / kind invitation — сердечное приглашение  
distinction of kind — качественное различие  
it was kind of you — было очень любезно с вашей стороны  
all that kind of crap — и так далее..; и все такое  

Примеры с переводом

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

Возможные однокоренные слова

kindly  — любезно, доброжелательно, доброжелательный, добрый, приятный
kindness  — доброта, доброжелательность, любезность, мягкосердечие, ласка, благоволение
unkind  — недобрый, злой, суровый

Формы слова

noun
ед. ч.(singular): kind
мн. ч.(plural): kinds

adjective
срав. степ. (comparative): kinder
прев. степ. (superlative): kindest

What is a noun for the word kind?

/kaɪnd/ [countable, uncountable]Idioms. ​a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type. kind of somebody/something three kinds of cakes/cake.

How do you use the word kind?

[M] [T] I really want to know why he did that kind of thing. [M] [T] All my friends like the same kind of music that I do. [M] [T] He’s not the kind of person who always criticizes others. [M] [T] She isn’t kind to him.

Is type a noun?

Type is used as a noun to mean a member of a category. The word type has many other senses as a noun and a verb. Type refers to something or someone that is a member of a category or class.

What is the verb for kind?

Kindness is a Verb. It’s an action. You’ve got to act out to start any form of Kindness in this world. Open a door.

What kind of verb is called?

Verbs are words that express action or state of being. There are three types of verbs: action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs. Action Verbs. Action verbs are words that express action (give, eat, walk, etc.) or possession (have, own, etc.). Action verbs can be either transitive or intransitive.

What is the root word of kindness?

Kindness comes from the Old English word ‘kyndnes’ meaning ‘nation’ or ‘produce, increase’. The word is further derived from the Middle English word ‘kindenes’ meaning ‘noble deeds’ or ‘courtesy’. The first recorded use of the word kindness was in the 14th century.

How can you show kindness?

How to Be Extra Kind with Loved Ones

1. Surprise them with an unexpected visit or phone call.
2. Give them a big hug.
3. Express your empathy. Often the greatest gift we can someone else is the gift of empathy.
4. Give them a handwritten card or letter.
5. Babysit for free.
6. Write them a letter.
7. Make them a meal.
8. Go visit your parents.

What are 5 acts of kindness?

Five Random Acts of Kindness

• Do your neighbor a favor! Maybe they could use a hand shoveling snow, or maybe you could offer to babysit their kids for a night for free.
• Buy a stranger coffee.
• Sign up to volunteer.
• Clean out your house and make a donation to a local charity.
• Make a donation to your local United Way.

What is another word for act of kindness?

What is another word for act of kindness?

good deed	service
kindly act	kindness
special favor	grace
indulgence	mercy
charity	boon

How kindness makes a difference?

Your acts of kindness not only impact others; they also influence you. When you are compassionate, if only in a small way, feel-good chemicals flood your system, and your mindset changes. Those little kind acts you carry out teach you what you do matters.

What is the nicest thing to do for someone?

7 Nice things to do for others

• Smile. Simple, but very much appreciated.
• Give flowers. Giving flowers to someone when they least expect it can be one of the nicest gestures someone can give.
• Recommend a Song.
• Write a positive anonymous Note.
• Hold the Door for Someone.
• Say Thank You.
• Give Inspiration.

What are nice things to say?

What to Say to Someone

• You are more fun than anyone or anything I know, including bubble wrap.
• You are the most perfect you there is.
• You are enough.
• You are one of the strongest people I know.
• You look great today.
• You have the best smile.
• Your outlook on life is amazing.
• You just light up the room.

What nice things can I do for myself?

Tiny, Very Nice Things You Can Do For Yourself Every Day

• Spend just five minutes outdoors. D3sign / Getty Images.
• Text or call away!
• Try an essential oil…
• 4. …or a mood-boosting food.
• Pet a furry friend.
• Write down something you are thankful for…
• 7. …and something you are awesome at.
• Take a quick stretch break.

When someone makes you want to be a better person?

When a bond you have with someone makes you a better person that is a clear sign that the person should be in your life. They are souls that come into our personal story to create marvelous and enriching encounters between two biographies with different origins, experiences and ways of seeing the world.

What is the real beauty of falling in love?

You won’t feel like you’re missing out on something or that anything greater can come along. Everything you need is right in front of you, which is really the beauty of falling in love with someone who inspires you. They make you realize that you have all the capabilities of finding self-satisfaction.

Does falling in love make you a better person?

Love makes you feel better. Even if you are in perfect health, having a loving person in your life makes it sweeter. If you are dealing with some physical issues, love can really give you what you need to get better. The knowledge that you are cared for makes you more comfortable and allows you to heal faster.

What are the characteristics of a good person?

15 Simple Traits Of A Truly Good Person

• They are honest in relationships.
• They compliment others when deserved.
• They call their parents regularly.
• They are polite.
• They are kind to everyone.
• They are generous with their belongings.
• They remember their manners.
• They think of others.

English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

• enPR: kīnd, IPA^(key): /kaɪnd/
• Rhymes: -aɪnd

Etymology 1[edit]

From Middle English kynde, kunde, cunde, icunde, from Old English cynd, ġecynd (“inherent nature, disposition, kind, gender, generation, race”), from Proto-West Germanic *kundi, from Proto-Germanic *kinþiz, related to Proto-Germanic *kunją (“race, kin”) and Old English cennan (“to bear, give birth”). Cognate with Old High German gikunt (“nature, kind”), Icelandic kind (“race, species, kind”). Doublet of gens, genesis, and jati. See also kin.

Alternative forms[edit]

• kinde, kynd, kynde (obsolete)

Noun[edit]

kind (plural kinds)

1. A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

   What kind of a person are you?

   This is a strange kind of tobacco.

   • 1922, Ben Travers, chapter 1, in A Cuckoo in the Nest‎^[1]:

     “[…] the awfully hearty sort of Christmas cards that people do send to other people that they don’t know at all well. You know. The kind that have mottoes like
       Here’s rattling good luck and roaring good cheer, / With lashings of food and great hogsheads of beer. […]”

   • 2022, James Dominic Rooney, Material Objects in Confucian and Aristotelian Metaphysics, page 166:

     That in virtue of which all of his material parts are of the same kind human being is what makes those parts belong to Hook, but Hook is neither identical with his kind (the essence of human being), nor is Hook merely that which makes him a member of the kind or all his parts human (his soul).

2. A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.

   The opening served as a kind of window.
3. (archaic) One’s inherent nature; character, natural disposition.

   • 1533, Thomas More, The second parte of the confutacion of Tyndals answere in whyche is also confuted the chyrche that Tyndale deuyseth:

     Must yt nedes folowe that theyr fayth was chaunged in kynde, bycause yt was augmented in degrees.

   • 1551, Thomas Wilson, The rule of reason, conteinyng the arte of logique:

     The generall woorde, is spoken of many, that differ either in kynd, or els in nombre.

   • 1665, Robert Boyle, Occasional Reflections upon Several Subjects. Whereto is premis’d a Discourse about such kind of thoughts:

     ‘Tis all one..whether our Afflictions be the same with those of others, in Kind, or not Superiour to them in Degree.

   • 2002, D. DeGrazia, Animal Rights:

     He also argued powerfully, if less influentially, that animals’ and humans’ capacities differ largely in degree and not in kind.

4. (archaic) Family, lineage.
   • «She Moved through the Fair» (traditional Irish folk song)

     My young love said to me, My mother won’t mind
     And my father won’t slight you for your lack of kind.

5. (archaic) Manner.
7. Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.
   • 1691, John Dryden, Prologue to King Arthur

     Some of you, on pure instinct of nature, / Are led by kind t’admire your fellow-creature.

8. Equivalent means used as response to an action.

   I’ll pay in kind for his insult.

9. (Christianity) Each of the two elements of the communion service, bread and wine.

Usage notes[edit]

In sense “goods or services” or “equivalent means”, used almost exclusively with “in” in expression in kind.

Synonyms[edit]

• genre
• sort
• type
• derivative

(1) and/or (2)

• generation
• offspring
• child
• See also Thesaurus:class

Derived terms[edit]

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Translations[edit]

Etymology 2[edit]

From Middle English kinde, kunde, kende, from Old English cynde, ġecynde (“innate, natural, native”), from Old English cynd, ġecynd (“nature, kind”).

Alternative forms[edit]

• kinde (obsolete)

Adjective[edit]

kind (comparative kinder, superlative kindest)

1. Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.

   • c. 1588–1593 (date written), [William Shakespeare], The Most Lamentable Romaine Tragedie of Titus Andronicus: […] (First Quarto), London: […] Iohn Danter, and are to be sold by Edward White & Thomas Millington, […], published 1594, →OCLC, [Act II, scene iii]:

     Some ſay that Rauens foſter forlorne children, / The whilſt their owne birds famiſh in their neſts: / Oh be to me though thy hard hart ſay no, / Nothing ſo kinde but ſomething pittiful.

2. Affectionate.

   a kind man; a kind heart
3. Favorable.

   • c. 1587–1588, [Christopher Marlowe], Tamburlaine the Great. […] The First Part […], part 1, 2nd edition, London: […] [R. Robinson for] Richard Iones, […], published 1592, →OCLC; reprinted as Tamburlaine the Great (A Scolar Press Facsimile), Menston, Yorkshire; London: Scolar Press, 1973, →ISBN, Act II, scene iii:

     Thy words aſſure me of kind ſucceſſe:
     Go valiant Souldier, go before and charge
     The fainting army of that foolish King.

4. Mild, gentle, forgiving

   The years have been kind to Richard Gere; he ages well.

5. Gentle; tractable; easily governed.

   a horse kind in harness

6. (obsolete) Characteristic of the species; belonging to one’s nature; natural; native.

   • 1601, C[aius] Plinius Secundus [i.e., Pliny the Elder], “(please specify |book=I to XXXVII)”, in Philemon Holland, transl., The Historie of the VVorld. Commonly Called, The Natvrall Historie of C. Plinivs Secvndus. […], (please specify |tome=1 or 2), London: […] Adam Islip, published 1635, →OCLC:

     it becommeth sweeter than it should be, and loseth the kind tast.

Synonyms[edit]

• See also Thesaurus:affectionate

Derived terms[edit]

Translations[edit]

Further reading[edit]

• Kind in the Encyclopædia Britannica (11th edition, 1911)

Anagrams[edit]

• DINK, dink

Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch kind, from Middle Dutch kint, from Old Dutch kint, from Proto-Germanic *kindą (“offspring”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁tóm.

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /kənt/

Noun[edit]

kind (plural kinders)

1. child

Anagrams[edit]

• dink

Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse kinn, from Proto-Germanic *kinnuz, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵénu- (“cheek”). Compare Swedish kind, Norwegian and Icelandic kinn, Low German and German Kinn, Dutch kin, English chin.

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /ken/, [kʰenˀ]

Noun[edit]

kind c (singular definite kinden, plural indefinite kinder)

1. cheek

Inflection[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch kint, from Old Dutch kint, from Proto-West Germanic *kind (“offspring”), from Proto-Germanic *kindą (“offspring”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁tóm (“that which is produced, that which is given birth to”), related to *ǵn̥h₁tós (“produced, given birth”), from *ǵenh₁- (“to produce, to give birth”).

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /kɪnt/
• Hyphenation: kind
• Rhymes: -ɪnt

Noun[edit]

kind n (plural kinderen or kinders, diminutive kindje n or kindertje n or kindeken n or kindelijn n)

1. child, kid, non-adult human

   Lieve kinderen, wij missen jullie. (typical paedagogical window message during COVID-19 measures)

   Dear children, we miss you.

2. first-degree descendant, still a minor or irrespective of age

   In sommige patriarchale tradities blijven kinderen levenslang onvoorwaardelijk onderworpen aan het vaderlijk gezag, zoals aanvankelijk in het Oude Rome, in andere houdt een zoon op kind te zijn door zijn eigen gezin te stichten

   In certain patriarchal traditions, children remain subject to unconditional paternal authority for life, as originally in Ancient Rome, in other ones a son ceases to be a child by founding his own family

   Synonyms: afstammeling, nakomeling, telg

3. (figuratively) product of influence, breeding etc.

Usage notes[edit]

• The normal plural is kinderen (a double plural combining the endings -er (archaic) and -en, also found in a few other neuter nouns). The form kinders is heard colloquially, often also humorously.
• In compounds, the word can take the form kinder- or kind- as a tail. The former is used more often, however.
• The dimunitive kindelijn is now archaic, but can still be found in some fossilized songs and religious texts.

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

• Afrikaans: kind
• Jersey Dutch: känt
• Negerhollands: kind, kint, kin, ken
• Skepi Creole Dutch: kente, kinte

See also[edit]

• dochter
• zoon
• blaag

Icelandic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse kind, from Proto-Germanic *kinþiz, cognate with Latin gēns (“clan, tribe”). The sense of “sheep” is derived from the compound sauðkind, literally “sheep-kind”.

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /cʰɪnt/
• Rhymes: -ɪnt

Noun[edit]

kind f (genitive singular kindar, nominative plural kindur or kindir)

1. (obsolete) race, kind, kin
2. a sheep (especially a ewe)
3. (dated) used as a term of disparagement for a girl (or woman)

Declension[edit]

Standard declension:

Alternative declension, used primarily with «race, kind, kin»:

Synonyms[edit]

• (sheep): rolla, sauðkind

Derived terms[edit]

• kindarlegur
• mannkind
• sauðkind

Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse kind f, from Proto-Germanic *kinþiz, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁tis. Akin to English kind.

Noun[edit]

kind m (definite singular kinden, indefinite plural kindar, definite plural kindane)
kind n (definite singular kindet, indefinite plural kind, definite plural kinda)

1. a child in a cradle

References[edit]

• “kind” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Old Norse[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *kinþiz. Compare Latin gēns (“clan, tribe”).

Noun[edit]

kind f (genitive kindar, plural kindir or kindr)

1. race, kind, kin
2. creature, being

Declension[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

• mannkind
• sauðkind

Descendants[edit]

• Icelandic: kind f
• Faroese: kind

References[edit]

• “kind”, in Geir T. Zoëga (1910) A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic, Oxford: Clarendon Press

Old Saxon[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-West Germanic *kind (“child”), from Proto-Germanic *kindą, *kinþą, from Pre-Germanic *ǵénh₁tom, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- (“to bear, give birth”).

Noun[edit]

kind n

1. child

Declension[edit]

Descendants[edit]

• Middle Low German: kind, kint, kynd
  • Dutch Low Saxon: kind, kiend, keend
  • German Low German: Kind
  • → Old Frisian: kind
    • West Frisian: kyn

Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse kinn, from Proto-Germanic *kinnuz, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵénu- (“cheek”). Compare Danish kind, Norwegian and Icelandic kinn, German Kinn, Dutch kin, English chin.

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /ɕɪnd/

Noun[edit]

kind c

1. (anatomy) cheek; a part of the face.

Usage notes[edit]

False friend with chin, see haka.

Declension[edit]

Declension of kind
	Singular	Plural
Indefinite	Definite	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	kind	kinden	kinder	kinderna
Genitive	kinds	kindens	kinders	kindernas

Zealandic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch kint.

Noun[edit]

kind n (plural kinders)

1. child

Mike: I’m hungry.

John: So am I. Let’s go to that
new cafe, shall we?

Mike: Great. They say, there are
many kinds of desserts and pizzas there.

John: Dora, are you coming with us?

Dora: Sure. Will you wait for me a little? I haven’t finished my homework yet.

John: Of course, we will.

Dora: Thanks. It’s very kind
of you.

Hi guys,

In the lesson today you will get to know different meanings and usage of
the word “kind”.

Look at the underlined words
in the dialogue. Do they mean the same?

No, they don’t.

What parts of speech are they?
In the first case “kind” is a noun. And
in another example “kind” is an adjective.

So, the meaning of the word “kind” depends on what part
of speech it is in the sentence.

There are 2
main definitions of “kind” in English:

As a noun
“kind” refers to a group of people or things having similar characteristics;
a particular category, sort or type of person or thing.

Let’s study some examples:

It will give you an
opportunity to meet all kinds of people. (Это
даст Вам возможность познакомиться с разными типами людей.)

The trees were
filled with many kinds of birds. (На
дереве было много разновидностей птиц)

There are many kinds of
cheese on the table. (На столе представлено
много сортов сыра.)

My friend doesn’t
like such kind of activity. (Мой друг не любит такой
род деятельности.)

He’s just the kind of person I love. (Он
как раз из таких людей, которые мне нравятся.)

After kinds of you can
use either the plural or singular form of a noun.

For example, you can say:

I like most kinds of films
or

I like most kinds of film_.
— The singular form
is more formal.

In more formal English, you
can also say:

I don’t
like films of this kind.

Phrases with “kind”

Kind of means to some extent; somewhat; rather.

For example:

It was kind
of strange to see him again. (Было как-то странно
встретить его снова.)

I feel kind
of obligated to go. (Я чувствую себя немного обязанным
тебе.)

Jay’s kind of working as a secretary. (Джей подрабатывает секретарём.)

Apples, oranges, this kind
of stuff. (Апельсины, яблоки, всякое такое.)

a kind of is used when you are trying to explain or describe something, but you
cannot be exact.

She described the colour as a kind of red. (Она описала цвет
как что-то похожее на красный.)

The branches of the tree
formed a kind of a shelter. (Ветки дерева образовывали что-то
вроде укрытия.)

The adjective “kind”
describes a generous, helpful, and thinking about other people’s feelings
person.

She’s a very kind and generous person. (Она
— очень добрый и щедрый человек.)

It’s very kind of you to help us. (Это
очень мило с вашей стороны, помочь нам.)

Thank you for your kind words.
(Спасибо
за Ваши тёплые слова.)

The adjective “kind” is
also used to say that something does not cause harm, is not harsh or
unpleasant, etc. — usually + to

This soap is kind to your
skin. (Это мыло мягкое для вашей кожи.)

The critics have not been kind
to her latest novel. (Критики не были благосклонны к её
последнему роману.)

The adjective “kind” is also used in a formal polite request: (Будьте так любезны…)

Would you be kind enough to
repeat what you said?

Would you be so kind as to
show me the way?

Now let’s
practice using the word “kind”.

Rephrase the following
sentences using “kind”.

Would you please close the
window?

My uncle has always been very
helpful to me.

rather cold in here.

What model of car do you
drive?

A good word can go a long way
through.

She reads all genres of books.

I like to try different sorts
of food.

You will find many brands of
clothes in their new shop.

Our neighbor was very tolerant
about the window our son broke.

A dry climate is comfortable
for asthmatics.

That’s all for today.

Hopefully the lesson was informative and useful to you, guys!

Remember: