of a kind: meaning & examples

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Meanings:

  • 3.

    generalinformalgameMachine
    • In card games (especially poker), part of the phrase 'n of a kind' meaning a hand that contains n cards of the same rank.

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    • He was thrilled when he got four of a kind in the poker game last night.

      He was thrilled when he got four of a kind in the poker game last night.

    • During the tournament, Maria’s hand was a full house, but Jake’s three of a kind beat her.

      During the tournament, Maria’s hand was a full house, but Jake’s three of a kind beat her.

    • A pair of aces is good, but a two of a kind higher than that can really change the game.

      A pair of aces is good, but a two of a kind higher than that can really change the game.

    • The dealer announced a straight flush, but the player’s five of a kind stunned everyone at the table.

      The dealer announced a straight flush, but the player’s five of a kind stunned everyone at the table.

  • 2.

    generalinformalcolloquialMachine
    • Somewhat or to some extent; a way of saying 'a kind of' or 'a sort of'.

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    • The new gadget is of a kind that blends smart technology with eco-friendly design.

      The new gadget is of a kind that blends smart technology with eco-friendly design.

    • I was looking for a solution of a kind that could work both indoors and outdoors.

      I was looking for a solution of a kind that could work both indoors and outdoors.

    • Her approach to teaching is of a kind that encourages creativity above all else.

      Her approach to teaching is of a kind that encourages creativity above all else.

  • 1.

    generalneutralMachine
    • Similar or alike in character, quality, or disposition; of the same sort.

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    • Sarah and Emily are really of a kind; both love adventure and have a great sense of humor.

      Sarah and Emily are really of a kind; both love adventure and have a great sense of humor.

    • Though they come from different cities, their opinions on the matter were very much of a kind.

      Though they come from different cities, their opinions on the matter were very much of a kind.

    • You’ll notice that the two paintings are of a kind, sharing similar themes and color palettes.

      You’ll notice that the two paintings are of a kind, sharing similar themes and color palettes.

  • 4.

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    • Used in the fixed phrase 'one of a kind' to denote someone or something unique or unparalleled.

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    • That vintage car is truly one of a kind; I’ve never seen anything like it before.

      That vintage car is truly one of a kind; I’ve never seen anything like it before.

    • Jessica’s talent for painting makes her one of a kind in the art community.

      Jessica’s talent for painting makes her one of a kind in the art community.

    • When it comes to kindness and generosity, he is simply one of a kind.

      When it comes to kindness and generosity, he is simply one of a kind.

Examples:

  • EN: Two of a kind.
    ES: Tal para cual.
  • EN: You and me, we are two of a kind.
    ES: Nosotros estamos hechos de la misma madera.
  • EN: Well, three of a kind still beat two pair.
    ES: Una trío vence a un par.
  • EN: Truly one of a kind!
    ES: ¡Es usted verdaderamente único!
  • EN: Camila, you're one of a kind.
    ES: Camila, tú eres única.
  • EN: Yea, five of a kind. Yea that's right.
    ES: - Ya ves, cinco iguales.
  • EN: Four of a kind... and the kind we don't want around here.
    ES: Cuatro del mismo tipo-- y del tipo que no queremos por aquí.
  • EN: Two of a kind. Just two of a kind.
    ES: Son tal para cual.
    ES: Son tal para cual.
  • EN: He said that... he thought that you would have a career of a kind.
    ES: Dijo que, en su opinión, sí podrías tener una carrera.
  • EN: But that of a kind of high priest to a virgin goddess then my drinks grew deeper and more frequent, that's all.
    ES: Sino el de un sacerdote hacia una diosa virgen... ... mistragosfueronmás frecuentes, eso es todo.
  • EN: I guess Jerry and me is just two of a kind.
    ES: Supongo que Jerry y yo somos de la misma clase.
  • EN: One of a kind, this Mr. Leitwein, to take a girl to the opera like that.
    ES: Menudo caballero, el sr. Leitwein, llevarte así a la ópera, para que todos se burlen...
  • EN: - Two of a kind!
    ES: - ¡Otro igual!
  • EN: And when I woke up. I was in the home of a kind old lady.
    ES: Cuando me desperté, estaba en el salón de una señora.
  • EN: I haven't hoarded and cheated and done the selfish, unpatriotic things that you've done, but as far as making sacrifices, I'm afraid we're two of a kind.
    ES: No traté de comprar todo lo posible ni hice trampa ni fui tan egoísta y antipatriota como tú, pero si hablamos de sacrificios, me temo que estamos en las mismas condiciones.
  • EN: Two of a kind.
    ES: Tal para cual.
  • EN: You and me, we are two of a kind.
    ES: Nosotros estamos hechos de la misma madera.
  • EN: Well, three of a kind still beat two pair.
    ES: Una trío vence a un par.
  • EN: Truly one of a kind!
    ES: ¡Es usted verdaderamente único!
  • EN: Camila, you're one of a kind.
    ES: Camila, tú eres única.
  • EN: Yea, five of a kind. Yea that's right.
    ES: - Ya ves, cinco iguales.
  • EN: Four of a kind... and the kind we don't want around here.
    ES: Cuatro del mismo tipo-- y del tipo que no queremos por aquí.
  • EN: Two of a kind. Just two of a kind.
    ES: Son tal para cual.
    ES: Son tal para cual.
  • EN: He said that... he thought that you would have a career of a kind.
    ES: Dijo que, en su opinión, sí podrías tener una carrera.
  • EN: But that of a kind of high priest to a virgin goddess then my drinks grew deeper and more frequent, that's all.
    ES: Sino el de un sacerdote hacia una diosa virgen... ... mistragosfueronmás frecuentes, eso es todo.
  • EN: I guess Jerry and me is just two of a kind.
    ES: Supongo que Jerry y yo somos de la misma clase.
  • EN: One of a kind, this Mr. Leitwein, to take a girl to the opera like that.
    ES: Menudo caballero, el sr. Leitwein, llevarte así a la ópera, para que todos se burlen...
  • EN: - Two of a kind!
    ES: - ¡Otro igual!
  • EN: And when I woke up. I was in the home of a kind old lady.
    ES: Cuando me desperté, estaba en el salón de una señora.
  • EN: I haven't hoarded and cheated and done the selfish, unpatriotic things that you've done, but as far as making sacrifices, I'm afraid we're two of a kind.
    ES: No traté de comprar todo lo posible ni hice trampa ni fui tan egoísta y antipatriota como tú, pero si hablamos de sacrificios, me temo que estamos en las mismas condiciones.

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