Cool MateMeaning of What kind
A phrase used to inquire about the category or type of something.
In simple words: A way to ask about the type or category of something.
What kind in a sentence
- What kind of music do you like?
- Can you tell me what kind of books you enjoy?
- What kind of car are you planning to buy?
- I’m curious, what kind of food do you prefer?
- What kind of work do you do?
- What kind of issues are you facing?
How to use What kind
"What kind" is used to specify types or categories. It is appropriate in both written and spoken English, but may sound informal in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of a 'kind' of candy; you ask 'what kind' to know which type.
Related words
Collocations with What kind
- what kind of music
- what kind of person
- what kind of job
Synonyms for What kind
- what type
- which kind
- what sort
Common mistakes with What kind
- Omitting the word 'kind' in the phrase.
- Using 'what kind' with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
- Incorrectly answering with a single item instead of a category.
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Frequently asked questions about What kind
What does What kind mean?
A way to ask about the type or category of something.
What is the definition of What kind?
A phrase used to inquire about the category or type of something.
How do you use What kind in a sentence?
What kind of music do you like?
Can you give another example of What kind?
Can you tell me what kind of books you enjoy?
What are synonyms for What kind?
Common alternatives include what type, which kind, what sort.
What words go with What kind?
It commonly pairs with what kind of music, what kind of person, what kind of job.
What are common mistakes when using What kind?
Omitting the word 'kind' in the phrase. Using 'what kind' with uncountable nouns incorrectly. Incorrectly answering with a single item instead of a category.
How do you pronounce What kind?
US: //wɑt kaɪnd//, UK: //wɒt kaɪnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What kind?
"What kind" is used to specify types or categories. It is appropriate in both written and spoken English, but may sound informal in very formal contexts.