like vs kind

like and kind both are nouns.

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

As nouns, kind is a hypernym of like; that is, kind is a word with a broader meaning than like:

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

Other hypernyms of like include form, sort, variety.

As nouns, kind is a hypernym of like; that is, kind is a word with a broader meaning than like:

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

Other hypernyms of like include form, sort, variety.

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

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

like (verb)	kind (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