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Kin

🇬🇧 UK //kɪn// 🇺🇸 US //kɪn//

Meaning of Kin

Relatives or family members.

In simple words: Family members or relatives.

Kin in a sentence

• She invited all her kin to the wedding.
• In case of emergency, contact my next of kin.
• It’s important to stay close to your kin.
• He has no kin left in this city.
• The kinship between them was evident during the reunion.

How to use Kin

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Typically refers to family or relatives, especially in phrases like 'next of kin'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'kin' like 'kin folks' — your family or relatives.

Related words

Collocations with Kin

• next of kin
• blood kin
• distant kin

Synonyms for Kin

• relatives
• family
• relations
• blood
• clan

Opposites of Kin

• stranger
• enemy

Common mistakes with Kin

• Confusing 'kin' with 'kind' as they sound similar.
• Using 'kins' as a plural; 'kin' is already plural.

Frequently asked questions about Kin

What does Kin mean?

Family members or relatives.

What is the definition of Kin?

Relatives or family members.

How do you use Kin in a sentence?

She invited all her kin to the wedding.

Can you give another example of Kin?

In case of emergency, contact my next of kin.

What are synonyms for Kin?

Common alternatives include relatives, family, relations, blood, clan.

What is the opposite of Kin?

Opposite meanings include stranger, enemy.

What words go with Kin?

It commonly pairs with next of kin, blood kin, distant kin.

What are common mistakes when using Kin?

Confusing 'kin' with 'kind' as they sound similar. Using 'kins' as a plural; 'kin' is already plural.

How do you pronounce Kin?

US: //kɪn//, UK: //kɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Kin?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Typically refers to family or relatives, especially in phrases like 'next of kin'.