akin
Translation
similar, related
Examples
His feelings were akin to pity.
His feelings were similar to pity.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) akin to sth. to be similar to sth. His feelings were akin to pity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: similar, related, like; Antonyms: different, dissimilar, unrelated
Etymology
From Old English 'of kinne', meaning 'of the same kind' or 'related'. 'Kin' means family or relatives.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'a kin'. Things that are 'kin' (family) are similar or related to each other.