Basic Details
Word: Kind
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Being nice and helpful to others.
Synonyms: Friendly, caring, considerate
Antonyms: Unkind, cruel, harsh
Idioms and Phrases
- Kindness costs nothing: This phrase means that being kind to others doesn't require any money. Example: "Always remember that kindness costs nothing; a smile can brighten someone's day."
- Kill them with kindness: To respond to someone's unkindness with overwhelming kindness instead. Example: "When he was rude to her, she decided to kill him with kindness by offering her help."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was very kind of her to share her lunch with the new student who forgot theirs.
Example 2: The kind man helped the elderly woman carry her groceries to her home.
Example 3: Showing kindness to animals is as important as showing kindness to people.
Fun Fact
The word "kind" comes from the Old English word "cynd," which means "nature" or "one's own." This reflects the idea that kindness is an inherent part of our human nature.
Famous Quote
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "kind" mean?
a) Being nice and helpful
b) Being mean and rude
c) Being loud and disruptive
d) Being shy and quiet
Answer: a) Being nice and helpful
2. Which of these is a synonym of "kind"?
a) Harsh
b) Cruel
c) Friendly
d) Unpleasant
Answer: c) Friendly
3. Which sentence uses "kind" correctly?
a) It was kind of him to share his toys with his friends.
b) She acted kind when she lost her wallet.
c) The weather was kind that day.
d) The kind player lost the game.
Answer: a) It was kind of him to share his toys with his friends.
4. Which idiom means the same as being "kind"?
a) Kill them with kindness
b) A penny for your thoughts
c) In the same boat
d) At the drop of a hat
Answer: a) Kill them with kindness
5. What is the opposite of "kind"?
a) Caring
b) Friendly
c) Unkind
d) Generous
Answer: c) Unkind
