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 19 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kin along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kin
- akin
- allied
- analogous
- clan
- cognate
- comparable
- congeneric
- congenial
- corresponding
- cousin
- family
- house
- kindred
- like
- related
- relative
- similar
- such
- tribe
Antonyms for kin
Meanings of kin
- noun
- Race; family; breed; kind.
- Persons of the same race or family; kindred.
- One or more relatives, such as siblings or cousins, taken collectively.
- Relationship; same-bloodedness or affinity; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.
- Kind; sort; manner; way.
- A primitive Chinese musical instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.
- A day, in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.
- adjective
- Related by blood or marriage, akin. Generally used in "kin to".
- verb
- (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.
- (auxiliary verb, defective) Used with verbs of perception.
- To know.
- To seal in a can.
- To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
- To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
- To shut up.
- To fire or dismiss an employee.
- 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 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kin, such as: akin, allied, analogous, birth, clan, cognate, comparable.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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