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Their ideas were akin.
What does Akin mean?
Akin means similar or related.
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Similar in nature, character, or meaning.
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The two stories are akin because both teach the same lesson.
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The author compared courage to patience because the two qualities are akin.
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WordAkin.
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MeaningAkin means similar or related.
ExampleExample: Their ideas were akin.
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- uh · kin
- Strongest beat
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- Ending
- kin
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- Put a little extra energy on kin.
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Synonyms
Words like Akin
similarUse when things are nearly alike.
relatedUse when things are connected in meaning, origin, or type.
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