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akin

[/əˈkɪn/]
adjective
aparentado, semelhante, afim
1. of similar nature or character; related by blood or family connection
The two languages are akin to each other.
As duas línguas são aparentadas uma com a outra.
2. having a resemblance in some respects; analogous
Her sense of humor is akin to his.
O senso de humor dela é semelhante ao dele.
Synonyms
similarrelatedcomparableanalogouskindredallied
Antonyms
differentunrelatedunlikedissimilarforeign

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
semelhante, aparentado, afim
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aparentado, semelhante, afim
Standard usage; 'afim' more formal in Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

akin to something
be akin to
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