Idiom idiom
a kind of
Meaning
you use this to describe something that is similar to another thing but not exactly the same.
Examples
“That is a kind of blue, but it looks a bit purple.”
“The new manager has a kind of strange way of speaking, but he is very helpful.”
“The old building serves as a kind of museum, preserving the history of the town for future generations to study.”
Last updated April 22, 2026