relationship
Translation
relationship, connection
Examples
She has a good relationship with her parents.
She has a good relationship with her parents.
They are in a serious relationship.
They are in a serious relationship.
The relationship between smoking and cancer is clear.
The relationship between smoking and cancer is clear.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) a connection with a person She has a good relationship with her parents.
((between A and B)) a connection between two people or things The relationship between the two is complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connection, bond, association, link
Etymology
From 'relation' + '-ship' (a suffix indicating state or condition). The state of being related.
Memory Tips
The '-ship' suffix often implies a more personal or defined connection. Think of it like 'friendship' or 'partnership'.