Looking for the meaning of the word AKIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AKIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Akin
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: contracted form of of kin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈkɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
of similar nature or character
Short Definition:of similar character
Examples:- something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her
- genius and madness are akin
Definition:
related by blood
Short Definition:related by blood
Examples:- my parents were akin, probably half cousins
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