kind · n
kind of
B2 used to describe something approximately
Dictionary examples:
It's a kind of bike. (11.9)
He was kind of half laughing and half crying. (29.8)
one of a kind
C2 used to describe someone or something that is completely different from other people or things
Dictionary examples:
My Dad was one of a kind - funny, kind and generous. (31.5)
kind
A1 a type of thing or person
Dictionary examples:
Is there a kind of fun homework? (0.0)
What kind of sandwich are you? (0.0)
Is there a kind of quiet party? (0.0)
What kind of music do you like? (17.9)
Her travel company was the first of its kind. (46.9)
They make vehicles that use two kinds of fuel - gasoline and diesel. (59.0)
that kind of thing
B1 used to show that what you have just said is only an example from a larger group of things
Dictionary examples:
I love rollercoasters, bungee jumping, skydiving - that kind of thing that makes your heart race! (0.0)
He likes pineapple on pizza, ketchup on eggs, and mayo on fries - that kind of controversial food thing. (0.0)
My grandma likes knitting, bingo, and complaining about youngsters - you know, that kind of thing. (0.0)
I like pasta, pizza - that kind of thing/those kinds of things. (13.5)
some kind of
B1 used to talk about something when you are not sure of its exact type
Dictionary examples:
My friend wears some kind of hat that can predict the weather. (0.0)
My grandma knitted some kind of sweater that changes size with the temperature. (0.0)
My uncle invented some kind of machine that turns socks into bananas. (0.0)
He's opening some kind of store. (18.6)
all kinds of sth
A2 many different types of something
Dictionary examples:
The lost-and-found box at school has all kinds of weird stuff. (0.0)
The school cafeteria serves all kinds of mysterious food. (0.0)
My grandma's purse has all kinds of candy and old receipts. (0.0)
The cabinet contained all kinds of strange things. (22.7)