what kind — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

what kind (/wɒt ˈkaɪnd/)

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🔊 /wɒt ˈkaɪnd/

Meaning

Meaning: what type

Used to ask about the type or sort of something.

Examples

🗣 What kind of music do you usually listen to while working?

Etymology

A combination of ‘what’ and ‘kind’ (Old English ‘gecynd’, nature).

How & Where It’s Used

Used to ask about categories or types.

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Tags: question, type

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