Meaning of the word "Akin to" in English

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Akin to

US /əˈkɪn tuː/
UK /əˈkɪn tuː/

Phrase

similar to; related to

Example:
Her singing was akin to the sound of a nightingale.
The feeling of despair was akin to being trapped in a dark room.