akin
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈkɪn/
akin means: Similar to something else in important ways.
adjective
SIMILARC1
Similar to something else in important ways.
- The taste is akin to honey.
- She felt something akin to fear.
- Their approach is closely akin to ours.
Questions about akin
What does akin mean?
Similar to something else in important ways.
What is akin in other languages?
Türkçe: benzer · Español: similar · Français: semblable · Deutsch: ähnlich · Italiano: simile · 日本語: 似ている
How do you pronounce akin?
It is pronounced /əˈkɪn/.
How do you use akin in a sentence?
The taste is akin to honey. She felt something akin to fear.
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