Relationships: meaning, definitions and examples

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relationships

 

[ rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family

The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

Synonyms

association, bond, connection, link

Examples of usage

  • They have a close relationship with their grandparents.
  • She has a good working relationship with her boss.
  • Our relationship has been through a lot of ups and downs.
  • I value my relationships with my friends.
  • He is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend.
Context #2 | Noun

love

A romantic or sexual involvement.

Synonyms

affair, courtship, partnership, romance

Examples of usage

  • They are in a committed relationship.
  • She ended her relationship with him.
  • He is looking for a long-term relationship.
Context #3 | Noun

business

The way in which two or more people or organizations regard and behave toward each other.

Synonyms

association, collaboration, connection, partnership

Examples of usage

  • The company has a good relationship with its clients.
  • Our business relationship has been very successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "relationships" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relacionamentos

🇮🇳 संबंधों

🇩🇪 Beziehungen

🇮🇩 hubungan

🇺🇦 стосунки

🇵🇱 relacje

🇯🇵 関係

🇫🇷 relations

🇪🇸 relaciones

🇹🇷 ilişkiler

🇰🇷 관계

🇸🇦 علاقات

🇨🇿 vztahy

🇸🇰 vzťahy

🇨🇳 关系

🇸🇮 odnosi

🇮🇸 samskipti

🇰🇿 қатынастар

🇬🇪 ურთიერთობები

🇦🇿 əlaqələr

🇲🇽 relaciones

Word origin

The word 'relationship' originated from the Latin word 'relatio' which means 'a bringing back, restoring' or 'report, reference'. The term evolved to refer to the way in which two or more people or things are connected or the state of being connected. Over time, 'relationship' has come to encompass various types of connections, including familial, romantic, and business relationships.

See also: interrelation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,649, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.