Cool MateRelationship
UK /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/US /["/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- connection
- association
- bond
- link
- affiliation
Antonyms
- disconnection
- estrangement
- separation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'relationship' vs 'relation'.
- Using 'relationship' with inanimate objects.
- Omitting the preposition 'with' when describing relationships.