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Akin: meaning, definitions and examples

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akin

 

[ หˆeษชkษชn ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

family relationships

Similar or related in quality or character.

Synonyms

alike, related, similar

Examples of usage

  • They saw themselves as akin to a family.
  • The two brothers were akin in their love for music.
Context #2 | Adverb

family relationships

In the same manner or to the same degree.

Synonyms

equally, likewise, similarly

Examples of usage

  • They thought akin about the issue.
  • The two friends thought akin when it came to politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "akin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น semelhante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รคhnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mirip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะถะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podobny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้กžไผผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท semblable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benzer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์‚ฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุงุซู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑปไผผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑา›ัะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxลŸar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parecido

Etymology

The word 'akin' originated from the Old English word 'รฆcen', meaning 'of the same kin'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the similarity or relationship between things or people. Over time, 'akin' has become a common term to express closeness or similarity in quality or character.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,586 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.