Meaning of kindness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkaɪn(d)nəs/

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  1. Noun

    kindness

    Definitions

    1. the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

    Antonyms

  2. 2. tendency to be kind and forgiving
  3. 3. a kind act

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