Kind-Type | Commonly Confused Words

Kind

/kaɪnd/

Having a nature that shows consideration and a caring attitude towards others.

'Father is kinder now and he wants you to come home."I have all kinds of meat," he said.Once more, forgive me, dearest, kindest friend."

/tʌɪp/

A category or class of things or people sharing characteristics.

As before, it was typed on good quality paper.There are two types of tidying:'They are typed,' I said.

This word has no antonyms

"Kind" often refers to categories defined by characteristics or nature, whereas "type" often indicates a more precise classification, usually defined by function or intended use.
Remember that "kind" can imply a more subjective or inherent quality, while "type" usually refers to a predefined system of classification.
For example, you might ask "What kind of person are you?" which refers to character qualities, compared to "What type of software is this?" which classifies the software based on function.