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Common collocations with kind in American Collocation

kind noun

US /kaɪnd/

different

different

This site has good guides to grammar and different kinds of writing.

particular

certain
distinct
particular
special
specific

It is an advanced vocational course designed to prepare you for a particular kind of work.

various

several
various

There are cages with monkeys and apes of various kinds in them.

strange

funny
odd
peculiar
strange
weird

The man was playing a strange kind of instrument.

same

same
similar

The British army conducted similar kinds of operations there in the 1950s.

usual

common
normal
typical
usual

Amy is definitely not your usual kind of heroine.

right/wrong

right
wrong

Our guide will help you choose the right kind of drill for the job.

best/worst

best
worst

Swimming is probably the best kind of exercise you can take during pregnancy.

These people are racists of the worst kind.