related
Translation
related, connected, kindred
Examples
These two issues are closely related.
These two issues are closely related.
Are you related to him?
Are you related to him?
Grammar Patterns
((related to sth./sb.)) connected with (sth./sb.) These two issues are closely related.
((related to sb.)) belonging to the same family as (sb.) Are you related to him?
Similar Words
Synonyms: connected, associated, linked; Antonyms: unrelated, unconnected
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to relate'. It means 'having been connected or associated'.
Memory Tips
It's the past participle of 'relate', so if things have been 'related' by someone, they are now 'related'.