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Relationship

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/

Meaning of Relationship

the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other

In simple words: A connection between two or more people.

Relationship in a sentence

• She has a close relationship with her sister.
• Maintaining a healthy relationship is important for happiness.
• Their relationship changed after they moved to a new city.
• He is studying the relationship between diet and health.
• Friendship is a type of relationship that can be very rewarding.

How to use Relationship

Used to describe connections in personal, romantic, or professional contexts. Avoid in very formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

Grammar pattern

relationship + with + object

Memory hint

Think of 'relate' - like connecting with someone.

Related words

Collocations with Relationship

• friendly
• good
• happy
• enjoy
• have
• begin
• exist
• deepen
• develop
• difficulties
• problems
• breakdown
• in a/​the relationship
• relationship among
• relationship between
• the breakdown of a relationship
• a network of relationships
• a web of relationships
• friendly
• good
• happy
• enjoy
• have
• begin
• exist
• deepen
• develop
• difficulties
• problems
• breakdown
• in a/​the relationship
• relationship among
• relationship between
• the breakdown of a relationship
• a network of relationships
• a web of relationships
• close
• direct
• clear
• bear
• have
• analyze
• exist
• emerge
• in a/​the relationship
• relationship among
• relationship between
• the nature of the relationship
• stand in a… relationship to something
• blood
• family
• kin
• relationship between
• relationship to

Synonyms for Relationship

• connection
• association
• bond
• link
• affiliation

Opposites of Relationship

• disconnection
• estrangement
• separation

Common mistakes with Relationship

• Confused with 'relationship' vs 'relation'.
• Using 'relationship' with inanimate objects.
• Omitting the preposition 'with' when describing relationships.

Frequently asked questions about Relationship

What does Relationship mean?

A connection between two or more people.

What is the definition of Relationship?

the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other

How do you use Relationship in a sentence?

She has a close relationship with her sister.

Can you give another example of Relationship?

Maintaining a healthy relationship is important for happiness.

What are synonyms for Relationship?

Common alternatives include connection, association, bond, link, affiliation.

What is the opposite of Relationship?

Opposite meanings include disconnection, estrangement, separation.

What words go with Relationship?

It commonly pairs with friendly, good, happy, enjoy, have, begin, exist, deepen, develop, difficulties, problems, breakdown, in a/​the relationship, relationship among, relationship between, the breakdown of a relationship, a network of relationships, a web of relationships, friendly, good, happy, enjoy, have, begin, exist, deepen, develop, difficulties, problems, breakdown, in a/​the relationship, relationship among, relationship between, the breakdown of a relationship, a network of relationships, a web of relationships, close, direct, clear, bear, have, analyze, exist, emerge, in a/​the relationship, relationship among, relationship between, the nature of the relationship, stand in a… relationship to something, blood, family, kin, relationship between, relationship to.

What are common mistakes when using Relationship?

Confused with 'relationship' vs 'relation'. Using 'relationship' with inanimate objects. Omitting the preposition 'with' when describing relationships.

How do you pronounce Relationship?

US: /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Relationship?

Used to describe connections in personal, romantic, or professional contexts. Avoid in very formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

What CEFR level is Relationship?

"Relationship" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.