kins

[kinz]

kins Definition

• 1. one's family and relations
• 2. one's relatives collectively

Using kins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was surrounded by kins during the family reunion.

• Example

  She inherited the property from her kins.

• Example

  The kins of the deceased were notified of the funeral arrangements.

kins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kins

• family
• kinfolk
• relatives

Phrases with kins

• next of kins

  the person or persons entitled to inherit one's property after one's death, usually the closest blood relative

  Example

  In case of an emergency, the hospital will contact your next of kins.

• kith and kin

  one's friends and family; one's acquaintances and relatives

  Example

  She returned to her hometown to visit her kith and kin.

• blood is thicker than water

  family relationships are stronger than any other kind of relationship

  Example

  Even though they had their differences, they stood by each other because blood is thicker than water.

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Summary: kins in Brief

'Kins' [kinz] refers to one's family and relatives collectively. It can be used to describe a group of people related by blood or marriage, as in 'He was surrounded by kins during the family reunion.' The phrase 'next of kins' refers to the person or persons entitled to inherit one's property after one's death, usually the closest blood relative. 'Kith and kin' denotes one's friends and family, while 'blood is thicker than water' means that family relationships are stronger than any other kind of relationship.