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 of related

• 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

The review will look at whether the state needs to regulate the platforms and protect minors from gambling related harm. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The Fairfield Police Department in a social media post Friday morning announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and related offenses arising from the June 3 shooting at the Fairfield High School campus. — Reeti Malhotra july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

In a related vein, curator Kalas Liebfried aims to decentralize this particular show’s efforts. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

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