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ilk

Noun (singular):

Used to refer to a type or kind of person or thing.

Sample sentence: He is cut from the same ilk as his father - intelligent and hardworking.

Noun (plural):

A group or set of people or things sharing a particular characteristic.

Sample sentence: The conference gathered artists, musicians, and other creative ilks.

Adjective:

Referring to someone or something belonging to a particular kind or group.

Sample sentence: That is not of our ilk; they don't share our values.

Adverb:

Used to describe an action done in the manner of or characteristic of a particular kind.

Sample sentence: She danced ilkly, with grace and elegance.