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

This organization chart led to a wide-reaching criminal investigation into some of the key figures named, including Italian dealers Giacomo Medici and Gianfranco Becchina, both of whom were subsequently convicted on related charges. —Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025

Another related bill signed by Hochul requires written consent from heirs or executors if a person wants to use the name, image, or likeness of an individual for commercial purposes after their death. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 12 Dec. 2025

Records also show the state and the Republican Party of Florida were using related companies to place their ads. —Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025

Each outfit was identified, with Dior sourcing dozens of related documents, from sketches to press clippings. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 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