related
3 antonyms and opposites of related, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Connected in some way to something else.
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How to use related
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “related” mean?
The word “related” means connected in some way to something else. In plain terms, connected to, or part of the same family as, something or someone else.
How do you pronounce “related”?
“Related” is pronounced rih-LAY-tihd (/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “related” in a sentence?
Here is “related” used in a sentence: “The two crimes appear to be related.”
What is another word for “related”?
Words with a similar meaning to “related” include kin.
What is the opposite of “related”?
The opposite of “related” — its antonyms — are non-related, unrelated and fremd.
What part of speech is “related”?
“Related” is an adjective.
Is “related” a common word?
“Related” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “related” have?
“Related” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: connected in some way to something else.
What is the difference between related and relevant?
Related means simply connected to something else, whether or not that connection matters right now. Relevant is narrower: it means directly bearing on the topic or decision at hand. Two subjects can be related, sharing a theme, without either being relevant to the specific question you are trying to answer.
What is the opposite of related?
The direct opposite is unrelated, meaning having no connection at all. Depending on context you might also say separate, distinct, or independent. When talking about ideas or topics, disconnected works if you mean two things share no link, showing how the word covers both family ties and connections between subjects.
What is an example of related?
Two people can be related by blood, such as cousins who share a grandparent. Ideas can be related too: inflation and interest rates are closely related economic topics. In each case the word simply signals a link, whether by family, cause, theme, or category, between one thing and another.