kindred vs akin
akin vs kindredkindred is a noun but akin is not a noun.
kindred and akin both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kindred | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| akin | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
kindred and akin
are synonyms defined as:
- kindred and akin: similar in quality or character
| kindred (noun) | akin (noun) |
|---|---|
| group of people related by blood or marriage |
| kindred (adjective) | akin (adjective) |
|---|---|
| related by blood or marriage | related by blood |
| similar in quality or character | similar in quality or character |
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