In kind
adverb
With something the same, not money.
She repaid the favor in kind, by helping her friend move to a new apartment.
Often appears as...
- pay in kind
- respond in kind
adverb
In a way that is directly related to the nature of something rather than its size or amount.
Changes in kind rather than in degree will be required to make a real difference.
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Measured by the nature of something, not its quantity.
In-kind benefits from the social security system
Often appears as...
- in-kind benefits
- in-kind contributions
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
Of the same type.
A miracle of a kind
adverb
With something the same, not money.
She repaid the favor in kind, by helping her friend move to a new apartment.
Often appears as...
- pay in kind
- respond in kind
adverb
In a way that is directly related to the nature of something rather than its size or amount.
Changes in kind rather than in degree will be required to make a real difference.
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Measured by the nature of something, not its quantity.
In-kind benefits from the social security system
Often appears as...
- in-kind benefits
- in-kind contributions
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
Of the same type.
A miracle of a kind
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Reciprocal Actions
Use 'in kind' when you give back using a similar action or thing received, not money.
After receiving advice, he assisted in kind with free services.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-monetary Exchange
'In kind' describes a trade or repayment using goods or services, instead of cash.
She paid for the lunch in kind with fresh bakery products.
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