related

adjective
UK: /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
US: /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

  1. Connected to something or someone else; associated.

    1. My family and I are all related to each other by blood. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two cases are related because they involve similar evidence related to the crime. [ ] [ ]

  2. Belonging to the same family or group; connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

    1. My sister is related to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. Are you two related somehow, as you resemble each other and have related interests? [ ] [ ]

  3. Concerning or relevant to the subject being discussed or considered.

    1. That information is related to the topic. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please provide information related to your previous work experience for this related project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

connected narrate akin associated recount relevant linked
related verb

  1. To tell a story or describe a series of events.

    1. She related her adventures abroad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The witness related the sequence of events related to the car accident in detail. [ ] [ ]

  2. To find a connection between two or more things.

    1. I can't relate to his problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm finding it difficult to relate the theory to the practical aspects of the related work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "related" in English means: Connected to something or someone else; associated., Belonging to the same family or group; connected by blood, marriage, or adoption., Concerning or relevant to the subject being discussed or considered..

The phonetic transcription of "related" is /rɪˈleɪtɪd/ in British English and /rɪˈleɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "related": connected, narrate, akin, associated, recount, relevant, linked.

Example usage of "related": "My family and I are all related to each other by blood.". More examples on the page.