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 money is to be used for medical expenses not covered by insurance and other related costs. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025

Several related developments have surfaced in the Chinese metallurgical sector. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025

Anyone with information on either attack or related incidents is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division Cold Case Squad at 713-308-3600. —Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025

Transparency and accountability are two related but very different things. —Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 Dec. 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