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
- affiliated
- akin
- allied
- kindred
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 Economists who’ve studied the issue say public funding for such sports stadiums and related development are usually a bad deal for taxpayers. 
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Proponents say the spending is a safe bet for the county because the revenue from the All-Star Game at Vivint Arena and related events the weekend of Feb. 18 and 19 will far outweigh the investment. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 The flaw is the result of a lunch-break related error at the Denver Mint. Jr Radcliffe, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Safiran Airport Services have been accused of coordinating with Russia’s military and shipping personnel, UAVs and related equipment from Iran to Russia. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 Purpose of event: During the height of COVID pandemic, related restrictions and traditional funeral arrangements were not possible. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Each program begins with a lecture and concludes with an exclusive tour of the galleries to discuss related artwork. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The flaw is the result of a lunch-break related error at the Denver Mint. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 In the related federal case, the Justice Department charged Messrs. Bannon and Kolfage and two other men with defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors. Corinne Ramey, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Proponents say the spending is a safe bet for the county because the revenue from the All-Star Game at Vivint Arena and related events the weekend of Feb. 18 and 19 will far outweigh the investment. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 The flaw is the result of a lunch-break related error at the Denver Mint. Jr Radcliffe, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Safiran Airport Services have been accused of coordinating with Russia’s military and shipping personnel, UAVs and related equipment from Iran to Russia. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 Purpose of event: During the height of COVID pandemic, related restrictions and traditional funeral arrangements were not possible. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Each program begins with a lecture and concludes with an exclusive tour of the galleries to discuss related artwork. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The flaw is the result of a lunch-break related error at the Denver Mint. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 In the related federal case, the Justice Department charged Messrs. Bannon and Kolfage and two other men with defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors. Corinne Ramey, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing related
Kids Definition
related
adjective
re·lat·ed
ri-ˈlā-təd
1
: sharing some connection
painting and the related arts
2
: connected by common ancestry or by marriage
We call her "auntie," but we're not actually related.
3
: connected by a usually distant common ancestor and typically sharing similar characteristics
Horses and zebras are related.
related 1 of 2
adjective
as in associated
having a close connection like that between family members the related fields of anthropology and archaeology Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- associated
- comparable
- connected
- allied
- affiliated
- similar
- akin
- matching
- analogous
- kindred
- interrelated
- corresponding
- relevant
- such
- like
- resembling
- interconnected
- joined
- parallel
- cognate
- germane
- pertinent
- same
- identical
- alike
- correspondent
- connate
- ditto
- resemblant
- suchlike
- apropos
- cogent
- apposite
- material
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unrelated
- other
- different
- dissimilar
- diverse
- unlike
- disparate
- distinct
- distinctive
- distinguishable
- nonidentical
- differentiable
- diacritical
- diacritic
- unalike
- discriminable
related
2 of 2verb
1
as in communed
to form a close personal relationship she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings Synonyms & Similar Words
- communed
- bonded
- hit it off
- sympathized
- identified
- befriended
- clicked
- empathized
2
as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago Synonyms & Similar Words
- described
- chronicled
- reported
- recounted
- told
- narrated
- set forth
- detailed
- depicted
- recited
- stated
- charted
- disclosed
- enumerated
- rehearsed
- revealed
- exposed
- voiced
- divulged
- uttered
- itemized
- particularized
- expressed
- reeled off
- delivered
- rendered
- delineated
- bared
- sketched
- gave
- let on (about)
3
as in pertained
to have a relation or connection how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour? Synonyms & Similar Words
- pertained
- referred
- applied
- involved
- affected
- linked
- bore
- interested
- associated
- connected
- interrelated
- concerned
- appertained
- had to do with
- tied in
- coupled
- touched
- treated
- dealt (with)
4
as in linked
to think of (something) in combination most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S. Synonyms & Similar Words
- associated
- linked
- correlated
- connected
- identified
- equated
- compared
- likened
- grouped
- tied (together)
- joined
- lumped (together)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- differentiated
- distinguished
- contrasted
- separated
- set off
- discriminated