related
/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Standing in relation or connection.
Adjective
Examples
Electric and magnetic forces are closely related.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Being a relative of.
Adjective
Examples
Everyone is related to their parents.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “related” mean?
Standing in relation or connection.
Is “related” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.