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

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

Be sure to check out our other related buying guides, including the Best Hoodies, Best Leggings, and Best T-Shirts. —Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2025

The suit asks that the defendant be found liable for the amount in question, as well as for interest, plus related attorney fees. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025

The Earth Day Network reports that over 1 billion people participate in related events each year, from planting trees to demanding stronger climate policies. —Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

The company has a diversified portfolio of energy assets in the U.S., with more than 130,000 miles of pipeline and related energy infrastructure. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 Apr. 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