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Samerrustom Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Kind VS Type

Can I use type rather than kind please?

Can I say "queen and emperor are other types of monarchs?"

Can I say "queen and emperor are other kind of monarchs?"
  

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samerrustom Can I use type rather than kind please? We would say neither in your sentence. We would say 'Queens and emperors are other monarchs'.

— Mister Micawber

  • samerrustom Can I use type rather than kind please?
  • We would say neither in your sentence.
  • We would say 'Queens and emperors are other monarchs'.
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samerrustomCan I use type rather than kind please?
We would say neither in your sentence. We would say 'Queens and emperors are other monarchs'.
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Thank you for your swift reply.

Can you tell me what is the difference between type and kind in general and when can I use both of them please?
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'Type' is just more appropriate in technical/professional/scientific/formal contexts.
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