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ilk vs kind

kind vs ilk

ilk and kind both are nouns.

ilk is not an adjective while kind is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ilk Yes No No No
kind Yes Yes No No
As nouns, kind is a hypernym of ilk; that is, kind is a word with a broader meaning than ilk:
  • ilk: a kind of person
  • kind: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Other hypernyms of ilk include form, sort, variety.
ilk (noun) kind (noun)
a kind of person a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
ilk (adjective) kind (adjective)
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
agreeable, conducive to comfort
Difference between ilk and kind

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