akin

adjective
UK: /əˈkɪn/
US: /əˈkɪn/

  1. Similar to something.

    1. Her music is akin to jazz, but with a modern twist. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political situation is akin to a powder keg about to explode if the smallest thing goes wrong. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a close relationship because of similar qualities.

    1. They felt akin after sharing their life stories. [ ] [ ]
    2. His leadership style is akin to that of a seasoned diplomat, calm and effective. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

related analogous alike comparable similar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "akin" in English means: Similar to something., Having a close relationship because of similar qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "akin" is /əˈkɪn/ in British English and /əˈkɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "akin": related, analogous, alike, comparable, similar.

Example usage of "akin": "Her music is akin to jazz, but with a modern twist.". More examples on the page.