kinds
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈkaɪndz// UK //kˈaɪndz// kinds
There are many kinds of fruit in the basket.
The library carries all kinds of books, from historical biographies to modern science fiction novels.
The biologist spent years documenting the various kinds of flora found in the valley, noting how each species adapted to the specific soil conditions.
Usage
Often followed by 'of' and a plural noun; in informal speech, 'these kinds of' is common even when 'this kind of' is technically more precise.
Pitfall
these kind of thingsthese kinds of thingsThe determiner 'these' must agree with the plural 'kinds'.