kinder
gb/kˈaɪndɚ/ us/kˈaɪndɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 9200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
more kind; more caring
The comparative form of *kind*, meaning more nice and caring than someone or something else.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is kinder [to someone] than [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *more kind* instead of *kinder*. While *more kind* is not wrong, *kinder* is more natural in most everyday speech. Learners may also confuse *kinder* with the German word *Kinder* meaning *children*, or with the brand name *Kinder* on chocolate products, which is unrelated to this comparative form.
Sinónimos
nicer (Very close in meaning, but more general; does not always include the idea of deep care that 'kinder' can suggest.)
Antónimos
crueler (Direct comparative opposite, meaning more willing to hurt others or not care about their feelings.)
Colocaciones
be kinder to [someone]
|kinder to yourself
|kinder words
|kinder option
|kinder way
|kinder environment
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|character
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She decided to be kinder to herself and take a break from work.
- This policy is kinder to the environment than the old one.
- He spoke in a much kinder tone after he calmed down.
- Online shopping can be kinder on your wallet if you wait for sales.
- The new manager is kinder to the staff than the previous one was.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My sister is kinder to animals than I am.
- Try to use kinder words when you talk to him.
- This teacher is kinder than our last teacher.
- We should be kinder to the planet.
- He was kinder after he heard her story.
Sustantivo
informal
C1
entity
2
young children in kindergarten
An informal word that some teachers use to talk about the children in a kindergarten class.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] teaches the kinder
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this *kinder* is simply the comparative form of *kind* and try to use it that way in school contexts (e.g., *I like the kinder class* meaning *younger class*). In this informal noun sense, it refers specifically to kindergarten children, not to people who are more kind.
Sinónimos
kindergartners (Standard, widely understood term; more neutral and common than the informal shorthand *kinder*.)
Antónimos
adults (Refers to fully grown people, in contrast with very young school children.)
Colocaciones
the kinder
|kinder class
|kinder teacher
|kinder room
Temas
education
|children
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I teach the kinder in the morning and the second graders in the afternoon.
- The kinder made a big mess with the paint today.
- We keep the playground smaller for the kinder so they feel safe.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She works with the kinder at a small school.
- The kinder are learning how to read simple words.
- Please be patient; the kinder walk very slowly.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
kinder
AFI
GB/kˈaɪndɚ/
US/kˈaɪndɚ/
Sílabas y acento
kinder (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (kinder)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: kinder
- Comparative: kinderer
- Superlative: kinderest
Noun
- Base: kinder
- Plural: kinders
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
kinder, gentler
1/kˈaɪndɚ | d͡ʒˈɛntlɚ/
fixed phrase
more kind and more gentle
Describes a way of doing something that is softer, less harsh, and more caring than an earlier way.
Ejemplos
- Many voters hoped for a kinder, gentler style of politics.
- The company is trying to build a kinder, gentler image after the scandal.