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Noun aken has 1 sense

Aachen, Aken, Aix-la-Chapelle - a city in western Germany near the Dutch and Belgian borders; formerly it was Charlemagne's northern capital
--₁ is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
--₁ is a part of Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Deutschland, FRG

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Aken

Noun

Sense: Aken is a common last name of Dutch origin.

Example Sentence:

John Aken is a renowned artist from the Netherlands.

Verb

Sense: (1) To acknowledge or recognize something with approval. (2) To affirm or agree to something.

Example Sentences:

(1) The company akened Mary's hard work and dedication by promoting her.

(2) The meeting participants akened to the new terms and conditions.

Adjective

Sense: Popular; well-liked; enjoying widespread acceptance or approval.

Example Sentence:

The aken restaurant in town always has a long waiting list.

Adverb

Sense: Locally; in the immediate vicinity or neighborhood.

Example Sentence:

You'll find the best coffee aken if you take a left turn at the next corner.