Ilk

Pronunciation: /ɪlk/

Definitions of ilk

noun a type, class, or category of people or things

Example Sentences

A1 I don't trust people of his ilk.

A2 She belongs to the same ilk as her mother.

B1 Politicians of his ilk are rarely seen these days.

B2 Individuals of such ilk are often misunderstood.

C1 Leaders of his ilk are hard to come by.

C2 Artists of her ilk are considered revolutionary in their field.

Examples of ilk in a Sentence

formal During his ilk's reign, the economy flourished.

informal She's not like her ilk; she's always late to meetings.

slang I can't stand hanging out with his ilk, they're so annoying.

figurative The artist's ilk of paintings are known for their vibrant colors and bold strokes.

Grammatical Forms of ilk

• past tense: ilked
• plural: ilks
• comparative: more ilk
• superlative: most ilk
• present tense: ilk
• future tense: will ilk
• perfect tense: have ilked
• continuous tense: is ilking
• singular: ilk
• positive degree: ilk
• infinitive: to ilk
• gerund: ilking
• participle: ilked

Origin and Evolution of ilk

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ilk' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ilca' meaning 'same' or 'same kind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ilk' has evolved to mean 'type' or 'sort' and is often used to refer to a group of people or things of the same kind or category.