kind vs like

kind and like both are nouns.

kind and like both are adjectives.

kind is not a verb while like is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
kind	Yes	Yes	No	No
like	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, like is a hyponym of kind; that is, like is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kind:

kind: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
like: a kind of person

Other hyponyms of kind include description, type, antitype, art form, style, flavor, flavour, color, colour, species, genus, brand, make, genre, ilk, manner, model, stripe, the like, the likes of.

kind (noun)	like (noun)
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality	a kind of person
	a similar kind

kind (adjective)	like (adjective)
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior	resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
tolerant and forgiving under provocation	equal in amount or value
agreeable, conducive to comfort	having the same or similar characteristics
	conforming in every respect

kind (verb)	like (verb)
	feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
	to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
	be fond of
	find enjoyable or agreeable
	want to have

Difference between kind and like

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