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

But as with nuclear power, these new AI and related technologies also pose significant risks. — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Emerald ash borers are tiny invasive beetles from Asia that target ash trees and related species. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Wright has been detained since his arrest on related state charges on March 14, 2025. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

The paper ends with a call for better governance of this and related areas, such as the ordering of custom DNA sequences. — ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 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