Phrase guide

in the same vein

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Of a similar kind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His comments to the press were in the same carping vein as in previous speeches.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: along the same vein, in a similar vein

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: in dezelfde geest — of similar kind
  • Dutch: in dezelfde trant — of similar kind
  • French: dans la même veine — of similar kind
  • French: dans le même registre — of similar kind
  • French: dans le même ordre d'idées — of similar kind
  • French: du même acabit — of similar kind
  • Polish: w podobnym tonie — of similar kind
  • Portuguese: nos mesmos moldes — of similar kind
  • Spanish: por el mismo estilo — of similar kind
  • Spanish: a este tenor — of similar kind
  • Spanish: a aqueste tenor — of similar kind