relationships
Translation
relationships, relations
Examples
Good relationships are important for happiness.
Good relationships are important for happiness.
She has a difficult relationship with her parents.
She has a difficult relationship with her parents.
The relationship between smoking and cancer is well known.
The relationship between smoking and cancer is well known.
Grammar Patterns
a relationship ((with sb.)) She has a good relationship with her colleagues.
a relationship ((between A and B)) The relationship between the two companies is strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connections, associations, bonds; Antonyms: isolation, distance
Etymology
From the verb 'relate' plus the suffix '-ship', which denotes a state or condition. It signifies the state of being related.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'ship' sailing between two people, carrying their 'relations' back and forth. This forms a 'relationship'.