related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed ri-ˈlā-təd 

1

: connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation

2

: connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage

3

: having close harmonic connection

—used of tones, chords, or tonalities

relatedly adverb

relatedness noun

Synonyms

• associated
• comparable
• allied
• connected
• affiliated

Examples of related in a Sentence

ancient history and other related subjects

I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins.

Horses and donkeys are related.

The words “play” and “playful” are related.

Recent Examples on the Web

These recent complaints follow a series of other worker concerns raised in the last year, largely related to chemical exposure risks and access to adequate personal protective equipment, or PPE. —Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025

While Gaines was ground zero, 32 outbreaks (defined as three or more related cases) were recorded across states by the CDC this year, as compared to 16 outbreaks in 2024. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025

There are already nearly 100,000 patents filed related to AI, and that number grows every day. —Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Per The Guardian, users also called for protests of related companies under the Swatch Group, which includes Harry Winston, Tissot, Omega and more. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing related

• age-related macular degeneration
• AIDS-related complex
• diagnosis related group
• related by blood

Rhymes for related

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated

Kids Definition

related

adjective

re·​lat·​ed

1

: connected through a relation that is known or can be discovered

painting and the related arts

2

: connected by common ancestry or by marriage