Kindred: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Kindred adjective. Alike in nature, outlook or tastes; closely related.
How to say it
KIN-drid/ˈkɪndrɪd/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (KIN).
Kindred in a sentence
In the noisy pub she found a kindred spirit who also hated darts.
The two charities are kindred organisations and often share volunteers.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- similar
- like-minded
- related
- allied
Opposite:
- unrelated
- dissimilar
Where kindred comes from
From Old English cynn, family or kin, with an old suffix meaning condition.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The two charities are _____ organisations and often share volunteers.
- uxorious
- ardent
- kindred
Show the answer
kindred: The two charities are kindred organisations and often share volunteers.