Akin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Akin is an adjective meaning Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
Meaning
Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
More Meanings
- (often followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
- (transitive, rare) To relate or compare; to liken.
Example Sentences
Is not then Fruition near akin to Love?
Something akin to a smile shone on his face.
She told me that she hoped my Face was not akin to my Tongue.
Mr. Winkle . . . took his hand with a feeling of regard, akin to veneration.
Word Forms
- a kin
- a-kin
- akins
- akinning
- akinned
Synonyms for akin
Depending on context, synonyms include cognate, connate, kindred, related, kin, consanguine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kindred, cognate, consanguineous, consanguine, kin, similar.
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