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

These facilities derive at least 20% of their revenue from Medicaid and related programs and have been operating at a loss. —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Twenty-one members of a violent Arlington street gang have pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and other related charges, and one of them was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for murder, according to a Department of Justice news release. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026

The trial focused on a universal Sarbeco coronavirus vaccine designed to target a wide range of related viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and SARS. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 2026

Then, click the small bell underneath to receive alerts for new, related listings. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 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