akin

• Describe algo que es similar o relacionado por naturaleza, carácter o cualidad con otra cosa.

Describes something that is similar in nature, character, or quality to something else.

1. Similar or relatedB2formal

   Having similar qualities or characteristics; comparable.

   similar, semejante

   • The two paintings are akin in style and color.
   • His behavior was akin to that of a spoiled child.
   • The new policy is akin to the previous one but with minor changes.

   Sinónimosalikealliedanalogouscognatecomparablecorrespondinggermanekindredlikeparallelrelatedsimilar

   Antónimosdifferentdissimilardistinctunlikeunrelated

2. Related by bloodC1formal

   Connected by family or ancestry.

   Emparentado por sangre

   • They are akin through their grandmother.
   • The two tribes are akin, sharing a common ancestor.
   • She felt a bond with him as if they were akin.

   Sinónimosblood-relatedcognateconsanguineouskindredrelated

   Antónimosunconnectedunrelated