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The correct spelling is kin.
How to pronounce kin
/kɪn/
nounIPA: /kɪn/
Say it like: Kin
The correct spelling is kin. Race; family; breed; kind. For example: "It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers."
Usage Examples
“It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers.”
“She can speak English, French, and German. I can play football. Can you remember your fifth birthday?”
“You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework. Can I use your pen?”
Meanings
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.
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.
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