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   What does akin to mean?

   • Akin to means, very similar to, or just like. You’ll want to use “akin to” when you’re trying to say two ideas are very similar. You can use it for physical things; you could say two kinds of dogs are akin, but it’s more common to use “akin to” as a way to illustrate ideas via a comparison with a similar idea. Let me give you a few examples.

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   Why is 'akin' derived from French?

   • The English word 'brother' is akin to the French word frère. This is because both languages inherited these words from their ancestor languages and they both ultimately derive from the same root in their closest common ancestor language, proto-Indo-European.

   What does “akin to” mean in etymologies in dictionary entries?

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   What is the difference between 'from' and 'akin to'?

   • In short, for the M-W team at least, 'from' seems to mean 'we know where it came from and we can prove it', while 'akin to' seems to mean 'these words seem related', but we can't prove exactly how they're tied together.

   What does “akin to” mean in etymologies in dictionary entries?

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2. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › is+akin+toIs akin to - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   be akin to (something) To have similar properties, characteristics, or aspects to something; to be analogous to something. I can't drink this coffee, it's akin to mud!

3. plainenglish.com › expressions › akin-toWhat does it mean to be 'akin to' another thing? - Plain English

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   Akin to means, very similar to, or just like. You’ll want to use “akin to” when you’re trying to say two ideas are very similar. You can use it for physical things; you could say two kinds of dogs are akin, but it’s more common to use “akin to” as a way to illustrate ideas via a comparison with a similar idea.

4. ludwig.guru › s › is+akin+tois akin to | English examples in context | Ludwig

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   "is akin to" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You can use it to express the idea of two things or concepts being similar or alike. For example, "The sensation of fear is akin to an animal's instinctive reaction to a possible danger."

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   High quality example sentences with “it is akin to” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in English.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAKIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   uk / əˈkɪn / us / əˈkɪn / Add to word list. having some of the same qualities: They speak a language akin to French. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. looking or being almost but not exactly the same. similar I have a sofa quite similar to yours. like She's a lot like her mother. alike The girls look alike.

7. ludwig.guru › s › an+expression+akin+toan expression akin to | English examples in context | Ludwig

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAKIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   us / əˈkɪn / uk / əˈkɪn / Add to word list. having some of the same qualities: They speak a language akin to French. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. looking or being almost but not exactly the same. similar I have a sofa really similar to yours. like She's a lot like her mother. alike The girls look alike.