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kinder definition
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Grep of noun kinder kindergarten Overview of adj kind The adj kind has 10 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (4) kind -- (having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; 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") 2. (1) kind -- (liberal; "kind words of praise") 3. (1) genial, kind -- (conducive to comfort; beneficial; "the genial sunshine"; "a kind climate"; "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet") 4. kind -- (expressing sympathy) 5. kind merciful -- (characterized by mercy, and compassion; "compassionate toward disadvantaged people"; "kind to animals"; "a humane judge") 6. kind -- (agreeable; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics") 7. kind -- (helpful to other people; "helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day") 8. kind tolerant -- (tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke") 9. kind thoughtful -- (showing consideration and anticipation of needs "it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers"; "a neighbor showed thoughtful attention") 10. good-hearted, kind kindly, openhearted -- (generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity") Antonyms of adj kind 10 senses of kind Sense 1 kind (vs. unkind) unkind (vs. kind) => cutting, edged, stinging => harsh => hurtful => unkindly, unsympathetic Sense 2 kind INDIRECT (VIA generous) -> ungenerous, meanspirited Sense 3 genial, kind INDIRECT (VIA benign) -> malign Sense 4 kind INDIRECT (VIA sympathetic) -> unsympathetic Sense 5 kind merciful INDIRECT (VIA humane) -> inhumane Sense 6 kind INDIRECT (VIA hospitable) -> inhospitable Sense 7 kind INDIRECT (VIA helpful) -> unhelpful Sense 8 kind tolerant INDIRECT (VIA forgiving) -> unforgiving Sense 9 kind thoughtful INDIRECT (VIA considerate) -> inconsiderate Sense 10 good-hearted, kind kindly, openhearted INDIRECT (VIA benevolent) -> malevolent, malicious Similarity of adj kind 10 senses of kind Sense 1 kind (vs. unkind) => benignant, gracious => benign => charitable, kindly, sympathetic => gentle => kindhearted Also See-> benevolent#3, good#12; benign#1, benignant#1; good-natured#1; merciful#1; soft#2 Sense 2 kind => generous (vs. ungenerous) Sense 3 genial, kind => benign (vs. malign), benignant Sense 4 kind => sympathetic (vs. unsympathetic) Sense 5 kind merciful => humane (vs. inhumane) Sense 6 kind => hospitable (vs. inhospitable) Sense 7 kind => helpful (vs. unhelpful) Sense 8 kind tolerant => forgiving (vs. unforgiving) Sense 9 kind thoughtful => considerate (vs. inconsiderate) Sense 10 good-hearted, kind kindly, openhearted => benevolent (vs. malevolent), good Attributes of adj kind 1 of 10 senses of kind Sense 1 kind (vs. unkind) => kindness Familiarity of adj kind kind used as an adjective is familiar (polysemy count = 10) Grep of adj kind kind kindhearted kindled kindly kindred unkind Overview of adj kind The adj kind has 10 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (4) kind -- (having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; 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") 2. (1) kind -- (liberal; "kind words of praise") 3. (1) genial, kind -- (conducive to comfort; beneficial; "the genial sunshine"; "a kind climate"; "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet") 4. kind -- (expressing sympathy) 5. kind merciful -- (characterized by mercy, and compassion; "compassionate toward disadvantaged people"; "kind to animals"; "a humane judge") 6. kind -- (agreeable; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics") 7. kind -- (helpful to other people; "helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day") 8. kind tolerant -- (tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke") 9. kind thoughtful -- (showing consideration and anticipation of needs "it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers"; "a neighbor showed thoughtful attention") 10. good-hearted, kind kindly, openhearted -- (generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity")
kinder definition