related

1 of 2

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

related

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of relate

Synonyms of related

Adjective

• associated
• comparable
• allied
• connected
• affiliated

Examples of related in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

In related disorders, mice have been treated with gene therapies and an improvement in symptoms noted. — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Medical professionals across California recognize that more people are injured on e-bikes and related devices than before. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Based on its survey work, Morgan Stanley believes the issues that plagued the second quarter was macro related and not something structurally tied to the TJX brand. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

In 2024-25, working with the County manager’s office, the Bocc unanimously approved my Farmland Preservation Plan, and a related ordinance to establish an Agriculture Advisory Board (AAB) of local farmers. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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