Kin vs. Ken
Kin
Definition
Kin refers to one's family or relatives; it encompasses blood relations or those connected by marriage.
Ken
Definition
Ken refers to one's range of knowledge, understanding, or perception; it can also mean to know or to be familiar with.
Example
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She invited all her kin to the family reunion.
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He felt a deep bond with his kin, even those he had never met before.
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After the accident, her kin rallied around her for support.
Example
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The topic of quantum physics is beyond my ken.
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He spoke about the history of the city, which was within her ken.
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There are many things in life that are outside of my ken.
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