Definitions
How to pronounce kin:
Kin - as a noun
A person having kinship with another or others
Example: "He's kin"
Group of people related by blood or marriage
Kin - as an adjective satellite
Related by blood
Kin - as an adjective
Related by blood or marriage, akin. generally used in "kin to".
Example: "It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers."
Kin - as a verb
(auxiliary verb, defective) to know how to; to be able to.
Example: "She can speak english, french, and german. i can play football. can you remember your fifth birthday?"
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) may; to be permitted or enabled to.
Example: "You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework. can i use your pen?"
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) to have the potential to; be possible.
Example: "Animals can experience emotions."
(auxiliary verb, defective) used with verbs of perception.
Example: "Can you hear that?."
To know.
To seal in a can.
Example: "They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
Example: "They spent august canning fruit and vegetables."
To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
Example: "He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail."
To shut up.
Example: "Can your gob."
To fire or dismiss an employee.
Example: "The boss canned him for speaking out."
To hole the ball.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
KIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
KIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
KIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
