akin

CEFRC1

/əˈkɪn/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Similar to something in nature, character, or purpose.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

Examples

  • This problem is akin to the one we had last year.

  • Pity is akin to love.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. To relate or compare; to liken.

  2. Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.

More examples

In context

  • I like to akin the P-Diddy case to Gen-Z's version of the O.J. Simpson trial.

  • Is not then Fruition near akin to Love?

  • [W]e are too near a kin to lye together, tho' vve may Lodge near one another; […]

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From a corruption of of kin, from Middle English of kyn (“related, of kin”), equivalent to a- + kin (1550s). Compare Old English cyn, cynn (“akin, proper, suitable”, adj.).