be akin to

Frequency: 6.08.1 per million words

Indicates a state of similarity.

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Examples (10)

  • Listening to his speech was akin to watching paint dry.
  • For many, leaving their home country is akin to losing a part of themselves.
  • The structure of a virus is somewhat akin to a complex machine.
  • The political climate of that era was closely akin to a tinderbox, ready to ignite.
  • The taste of the exotic fruit was akin to a mix of mango and citrus.
  • The experience would be akin to exploring another planet.
  • Their management styles are akin to each other, both focusing on micromanagement.
  • The feeling of betrayal he felt was akin to a physical blow.
  • Solving this puzzle is akin to navigating a maze in the dark.
  • What he proposed was not just a change; it was akin to a revolution in thought.