Kind vs. Dear

Kind vs. Dear — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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!
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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 heart

Dearadjective

(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 harness

Dearnoun

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 letter

Dearadverb

dearly; at a high price

Kindadjective

liberal;

kind words of praise

Dearnoun

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 feet

Dearnoun

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 judge

Dearadjective

with or in a close or intimate relationship;

a good friendmy sisters and brothers are near and dear

Kindadjective

agreeable;

a dry climate kind to asthmatics

Dearadjective

earnest;

one's dearest wishdevout wishes for their successheartfelt condolences

Kindadjective

helpful to other people;

helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day

Dearadjective

having a high price;

costly jewelryhigh-priced merchandisemuch too dear for my pocketbooka pricey restaurant

Kindadjective

tolerant and forgiving under provocation;

our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke

Dearadverb

with affection;

she loved him dearlyhe treats her affectionately

Kindadjective

showing consideration and anticipation of needs;

it was thoughtful of you to bring flowersa neighbor showed thoughtful attention

Dearadverb

at a great cost;

he paid dearly for the foodthis cost him dear

Kindadjective

generously responsive;

good-hearted but inept efforts to helptake a kindly interesta kindly gentlemanan openhearted gift to charity