B2adjectiveacademic
US/rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/
UK/rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/
connected to something else, or belonging to the same family or group
In context
Police believe the two robberies are related and were done by the same gang.
Doctors say her headaches are related to stress at work.
Tell me about any health problems related to your job.
Words that go with related
adjective + preposition
- related toThe change is related to the new law.
adverb + adjective
- closely relatedThe two languages are closely related.
- directly relatedHer illness is directly related to the accident.
- distantly relatedWe are only distantly related.
adjective + noun
- work-relatedWork-related stress is increasing.
- related issuesThe report covers climate and related issues.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
related withCorrect: related to