akin
4 antonyms for akin — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
“His stubbornness is akin to his father's.”
comparable
similar
related
alike
analogous
parallel
consanguine
consanguineous
cognate
connate
kindred
consanguineal
Opposites
2. adj
Related by blood or descent.
“The two clans considered themselves akin, tracing descent from a common ancestor.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use akin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
akin to
closely akin
something akin to
Etymology
A fusion of the phrase "of kin," meaning "related by family," which gradually contracted into the single word "akin."
Full origin of akin →Frequently asked questions
What does “akin” mean?
The word “akin” means similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable. In plain terms, similar to something else, or related to it by family — almost always used with "to.".
How do you pronounce “akin”?
“Akin” is pronounced uh-KIHN (/ʌˈkɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “akin” in a sentence?
Here is “akin” used in a sentence: “His stubbornness is akin to his father's.”
What is another word for “akin”?
Words with a similar meaning to “akin” include cognate, connate and kindred.
What part of speech is “akin”?
“Akin” is an adjective.
Is “akin” a common word?
“Akin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “akin” have?
“Akin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
What is the difference between "akin" and "similar"?
"Akin" and "similar" are close synonyms, but "akin" carries a slightly more formal, literary tone and is almost always followed by "to," as in "akin to a nightmare." "Similar" is more neutral and flexible in everyday speech.
Do you say "akin to" or "akin with"?
"Akin to" is the correct and standard construction. "Akin with" is not idiomatic English; the word is always paired with the preposition "to."
Can "akin" describe family relationships, not just similarity?
Yes, beyond describing things that are similar in nature or quality, "akin" can also describe people related by blood or descent, echoing its root sense of "kin."
