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TOEFL BNC: 9616 COCA: 7884

akin

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akin ˈkɪn/ adjective
akin
ˈkɪn/
adjective
Learner's definition of AKIN
not used before a noun [more akin; most akin]
: similar or related近似;相关
usually + to
TOEFL BNC: 9616 COCA: 7884
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.

Example Sentences

The two languages are closely akin. foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + kin entry 1

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of akin was in 1525
TOEFL BNC: 9616 COCA: 7884
akin

adjective

akin to sth VERBS | ADVERB | PHRASES VERBSbe, seem相似;好像相似ADVERBclosely, much非常相似;很相似This game is closely akin to hockey.這項運動與曲棍球非常相似。somewhat有點兒相似A balalaika is an instrument somewhat akin to a guitar.巴拉萊卡琴是一種有點兒類似吉他的樂器。PHRASESsomething akin to sth與某物相似的東西She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.她頭上戴着有點兒像菠蘿的東西。

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