Meaning of the word related in English

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US /rɪˈleɪ.t̬ɪd/

UK /rɪˈleɪ.t̬ɪd/

connected in some way; associated

Example:

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The two issues are closely related.

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His symptoms are related to his diet.

Synonym:

connected associated linked interconnected akin

belonging to the same family, group, or type

Example:

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Are you two related?

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Cats and lions are related species.

Synonym:

kin familial genetic kindred cognate

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