Associations to the word «Akins»

Wiktionary

AKIN, adjective. (of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood.
AKIN, adjective. (often followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

Dictionary definition

AKIN, adjective. Similar in quality or character; "a feeling akin to terror"; "kindred souls"; "the amateur is closely related to the collector".
AKIN, adjective. Related by blood.

Wise words

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