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kind

adjective
 
 
/kaɪnd/

Definition

A2 generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings: She's a very kind and thoughtful person. It's really kind of you to help us. Please be kind to your sister!formal Would you be kind enough to/so kind as to close the door? (= please would you do this)Kind and thoughtful not causing harm or damage: kind to the environment This soap is kinder to the skin.Safe and secure
(Definition of kind adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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