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Related

Verb / rɪˈleɪtɪd / / ˌri:ˈleɪtɪd / / ri:ˈleɪtɪd / Another word for related — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

connected by a shared characteristic or relationship

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Common collocations

  • closely related
  • related to
  • related by
  • related to each other
  • related issues
  • related to the
  • related to this

Word family

verb relate
adjective related
adverb relatedly

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate a connection. Be mindful of the context as 'related' can imply familial, causal, or associative links.

Example sentences

  1. The story we read in class is related to what we're learning about in science.
  2. My dad and his brother are related because they have the same parents.
  3. The toys in the store are related to the popular movie that just came out.
  4. The two paintings are related because they were both painted by the same artist.
  5. The new student is related to the teacher because they're from the same hometown.

Quotes

  • All things are related, but some things are more related than others.
  • The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.
  • The only way to change the world is to quit thinking about how you're related to others.

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