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Kin vs. Kith
Kin
/kɪn/Examples:
He invited all of his kin to his graduation party.Her kin gathered for the annual family reunion.We discovered we were kin through a genealogy website.
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Kith
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She hosted a dinner for all her kith and kin.Moving to a new town, he longed for his kith.Their bond was closer than mere kith and kin.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Kin refers to family members by blood, such as parents, siblings, or children.
- Kith refers to friends, acquaintances, or people you know socially, not by blood.
- To remember kin, think of kinship, which denotes family ties.
- Think of kith as akin to kit, often a group or set, highlighting social groups or friends.
- Use kin when talking about relatives and kith when talking about your social circle.
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