Kind vs. Dear
Difference Between Kind and Dear
Kindnoun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
What kind of a person are you?This is a strange kind of tobacco.Dearadjective
High in price; expensive.
The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.Kindnoun
A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.
The opening served as a kind of window.Dearadjective
Loved; lovable.
Kindnoun
(archaic) One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.
Dearadjective
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.Kindnoun
Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.
Dearadjective
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!Kindnoun
Equivalent means used as response to an action.
I'll pay in kind for his insult.Dearadjective
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb....Kindnoun
(Christianity) Each of the two elements of the communion service, bread and wine.
Dearadjective
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!Kindadjective
Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
Dearadjective
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!Kindadjective
Affectionate.
a kind man; a kind heartDearadjective
(obsolete) Noble.
Kindadjective
Favorable.
Dearadjective
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Kindadjective
Mild, gentle, forgiving
The years have been kind to Richard Gere; he ages well.Dearadjective
(obsolete) Fierce.
The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.Kindadjective
Gentle; tractable; easily governed.
a horse kind in harnessDearnoun
A very kind, loving person.
My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.Kindadjective
(obsolete) Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.
Dearnoun
A beloved person
Kindnoun
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;
sculpture is a form of artwhat kinds of desserts are there?Dearverb
(obsolete) To endear.
Kindadjective
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior;
kind to sick patientsa kind masterkind words showing understanding and sympathythanked her for her kind letterDearadverb
dearly; at a high price
Kindadjective
liberal;
kind words of praiseDearnoun
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Kindadjective
conducive to comfort; beneficial;
the genial sunshinea kind climatehot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feetDearnoun
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Kindadjective
expressing sympathy
Dearadjective
dearly loved
Kindadjective
characterized by mercy, and compassion;
compassionate toward disadvantaged peoplekind to animalsa humane judgeDearadjective
with or in a close or intimate relationship;
a good friendmy sisters and brothers are near and dearKindadjective
agreeable;
a dry climate kind to asthmaticsDearadjective
earnest;
one's dearest wishdevout wishes for their successheartfelt condolencesKindadjective
helpful to other people;
helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the dayDearadjective
having a high price;
costly jewelryhigh-priced merchandisemuch too dear for my pocketbooka pricey restaurantKindadjective
tolerant and forgiving under provocation;
our neighbor was very kind about the window our son brokeDearadverb
with affection;
she loved him dearlyhe treats her affectionatelyKindadjective
showing consideration and anticipation of needs;
it was thoughtful of you to bring flowersa neighbor showed thoughtful attentionDearadverb
at a great cost;
he paid dearly for the foodthis cost him dearKindadjective
generously responsive;
good-hearted but inept efforts to helptake a kindly interesta kindly gentlemanan openhearted gift to charity
