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kin vs akin

akin vs kin

kin is a noun but akin is not a noun.

kin and akin both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kin Yes Yes No No
akin No Yes No No
As adjectives, kin and akin are synonyms defined as:
  • kin and akin: related by blood
Other synonyms of kin include blood-related, cognate, consanguine, consanguineal, consanguineous.
kin (noun) akin (noun)
group of people related by blood or marriage
a person having kinship with another or others
kin (adjective) akin (adjective)
related by blood related by blood
similar in quality or character
Difference between kin and akin

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