1
: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype
The dog and fox are closely akin.
2
: essentially similar, related, or compatible
His interests are akin to mine.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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But boba is different, providing a sugary pop of flavor more akin to biting into a piece of candy.
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
After considering hiring a doula or night nurse who would help feed and care for the baby overnight, Forrest decided a stay at Boram would be akin to hiring a doula, lactation consultant, personal chef, and cleaning person in one space for a fraction of the price, albeit still a significant sum.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 May 2024
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
After considering hiring a doula or night nurse who would help feed and care for the baby overnight, Forrest decided a stay at Boram would be akin to hiring a doula, lactation consultant, personal chef, and cleaning person in one space for a fraction of the price, albeit still a significant sum.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 May 2024
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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