akin

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meaning in plain English

Similar to or related to someone or something else in a basic way.

Think of twins laughing— their jokes are akin, always sounding the same.

for example

His love for hiking felt akin to his brother’s passion for mountain climbing.

Think of two cousins who share the same grandparents—being akin means they’re connected by that shared family link. If you and a friend both love pizza more than burgers, your tastes are akin in that way.