Cool MateMeaning of Kind of
A phrase used to express a type or variety of something.
In simple words: a type of something
Kind of in a sentence
- I like this kind of music.
- What kind of movie do you want to watch?
- This is a kind of dessert I’ve never tried before.
How to use Kind of
Use in informal situations to indicate a category or type. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
kind of + noun
Memory hint
Think of a box of different kinds of things — it means a type.
Related words
Collocations with Kind of
- kind of like
- kind of person
- kind of problem
Synonyms for Kind of
- type of
- sort of
- category of
- variety of
- genre of
Common mistakes with Kind of
- Using 'kind of' with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
- 'Kind of' is sometimes confused with 'sort of'.
- Overusing 'kind of' in formal contexts.
Kind of appears in
Kind of in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نوع من
نوع من الأشياء
- Bengaliবাংলা
এক ধরণের
এক ধরণের জিনিস
- GermanDeutsch
Art von, Sorte von
eine Art von etwas
- SpanishEspañol
Tipo de
un tipo de algo
- Persianفارسی
یه جور
یه نوع از یه چیزی
- FrenchFrançais
Genre de
un type de quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
तरह का
किसी चीज़ का एक प्रकार
- ItalianItaliano
Tipo di
un tipo di qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tipo de
um tipo de algo
- RussianРусский
Типа
разновидность чего-либо
- Urduاردو
قسم کا
کسی چیز کی قسم
- Chinese中文
有点儿，一类
某事物的一种
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Frequently asked questions about Kind of
What does Kind of mean?
a type of something
What is the definition of Kind of?
A phrase used to express a type or variety of something.
How do you use Kind of in a sentence?
I like this kind of music.
Can you give another example of Kind of?
What kind of movie do you want to watch?
What are synonyms for Kind of?
Common alternatives include type of, sort of, category of, variety of, genre of.
What is the opposite of Kind of?
Opposite meanings include exactly, precisely.
What words go with Kind of?
It commonly pairs with kind of like, kind of person, kind of problem.
What are common mistakes when using Kind of?
Using 'kind of' with uncountable nouns incorrectly. 'Kind of' is sometimes confused with 'sort of'. Overusing 'kind of' in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce Kind of?
US: //kaɪnd ʌv//, UK: //kaɪnd əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Kind of?
Use in informal situations to indicate a category or type. Avoid in formal writing.