kin

The word “kin” has 1 syllable: kin

It's pronounced as /kɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for kin?

In the thesaurus, “kin” has 105 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kin along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kin

Antonyms for kin

ancestry
birth
descent
different
disparate
dissimilar
distinct
distinguishable
diverse
extraction
imprecise
inaccurate
inexact
nonequivalent
noninterchangeable
nonrelative
origin
pedigree
unakin
unconnected
unlike
unrelated
variable
varied
various
varying

Meanings of kin

noun
1. Race; family; breed; kind.
2. Persons of the same race or family; kindred.
3. One or more relatives, such as siblings or cousins, taken collectively.
4. Relationship; same-bloodedness or affinity; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.
5. Kind; sort; manner; way.
6. A primitive Chinese musical instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.
7. A day, in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.
adjective
1. Related by blood or marriage, akin. Generally used in "kin to".
verb
1. (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
2. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
3. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.
4. (auxiliary verb, defective) Used with verbs of perception.
5. To know.
6. To seal in a can.
7. To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
8. To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
9. To shut up.
10. To fire or dismiss an employee.
11. To hole the ball.

Example Sentences

She always felt a strong bond with her kin, even if they lived far apart.
The family reunion brought together all of their kin, creating a joyful atmosphere.
He discovered that his kin had roots in a small village in Ireland.
The old photo album was filled with pictures of her kin throughout the years.
In times of trouble, it's important to lean on your kin for support and comfort.

On this page you'll find 131 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kin, such as: affinity, akin, alike, allied, analogous, ancestry, approaching.

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