KINDの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

KIND Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun adjective noun 2 noun adjective Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Legal Definition Legal More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Legal More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In kind 1 of 2 noun ˈkīnd Synonyms of kind Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 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 2 : fundamental nature or quality : essence a difference in degree but not in kind 3 a : goods or commodities as distinguished from money payment in kind b : the equivalent of what has been offered or received promised to return the favor in kind 4 a archaic : nature b archaic : family , lineage 5 archaic : manner see also: all kinds of kind 2 of 2 adjective kinder ; kindest 1 a : of a sympathetic or helpful nature was helped by a kind neighbor They were very kind to us. b : of a forbearing nature : gentle kind treatment of animals c : arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance a kind act a kind smile 2 : of a kind to give pleasure or relief cooled by a kind breeze 3 chiefly dialectal : affectionate , loving Synonyms of kind Relevance Noun type sort genre stripe variety Adjective compassionate benevolent thoughtful sympathetic gentle kindly humane nice gracious See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for kind type , kind , sort , nature , description , character mean a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities. type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group. one of three basic body types kind may suggest natural grouping. a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind sort often suggests some disparagement. the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses. two problems of a similar nature description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined. not all acts of that description are actually illegal character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type. research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character Examples of kind in a Sentence Noun hawks and other birds of that kind In this city, you'll find many kinds of people. I like to try different kinds of food. She described the color as a kind of red. I think he's an accountant, financial adviser, or something of that kind . Adjective A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health. It was very kind of you to show me the way. Thank you for your kind words. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun See more paraphernalia of other kinds ! — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum , 2 May 2026 Designers take the assignment seriously, crafting one-of-a- kind looks for their celebrity muses to don on the red carpet. — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest , 2 May 2026 Adjective Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4–8 this year, and is a chance to say thank you with kind gestures and thoughtful gifts. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE , 1 May 2026 The only thing keeping them from the bottom is the Boston Red Sox, who still play at a stadium not known to be kind to pitchers, Fenway Park. — Mac Engel april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram , 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kind Word History Etymology Noun and Adjective Middle English kinde , from Old English cynd ; akin to Old English cynn kin First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Time Traveler The first known use of kind was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing kind anything of the kind be kind enough be so kind five of a kind four of a kind in - kind kind of nothing of the kind of one kind / sort / type or another one of a kind one's kind of some kind / sort / type of something / anything of the kind three of a kind two of a kind Rhymes for kind bind blind dined find fined grind hind lined mind mined pined rind See All Rhymes for kind Browse Nearby Words kincob kind kinda See all Nearby Words Articles Related to kind What does 'nice' mean, anyway? 'Nice' has a shocking number of meanings. Is that why it seems so meaningless? Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kind. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition kind 1 of 2 noun ˈkīnd 1 a : a group united by common traits or interests : category hawks and other birds of their kind b : variety sense 3a all kinds of people what kind of car do you have c : one that is barely a member of a category a kind of gray 2 : essential quality or character differences in kind 3 a : goods as distinguished from money payment in kind rather than in cash b : something equal to what has been offered or received returned the favor in kind kind 2 of 2 adjective 1 : wanting and liking to do good and to bring happiness to others 2 : showing or growing out of gentleness or goodness of heart a kind act Legal Definition kind noun 1 : a particular type, category, or class properties of like kind see also like-kind exchange 2 a : an unconverted form a partition of property in kind broadly : a form other than money forbid a bribe in cash or in kind see also in-kind b : the equivalent in value repay a loan in kind More from Merriam-Webster on kind Nglish: Translation of kind for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 3 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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