type vs kind

type and kind both are nouns.

type is not an adjective while kind is an adjective.

type is a verb but kind is not a verb.

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

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

type: a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
kind: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

Other hypernyms of type include form, sort, variety.

type (noun)	kind (noun)
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper	a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
all of the tokens of the same symbol
printed characters
(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

type (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

type (verb)	kind (verb)
identify as belonging to a certain type
write by means of a keyboard with types

Difference between type and kind

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