Main entry: form, kind, sort, variety
Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
Definition: tolerant and forgiving under provocation
Usage: our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
Definition: agreeable, conducive to comfort
Usage: a dry climate kind to asthmatics; the genial sunshine; hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet
Main entry: kind
Definition: having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
Usage: kind to sick patients; a kind master; kind words showing understanding and sympathy; thanked her for her kind letter