Meaning of Relevant
closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
In simple words: Related or connected to the topic.
Relevant in a sentence
- The teacher provided several relevant examples to help us understand the topic better.
- It's important to keep the information relevant to the discussion at hand.
- The research findings are relevant to current economic issues.
- I don't think that anecdote is relevant to our meeting's agenda.
- We need to filter out any irrelevant information to focus on what’s relevant.
How to use Relevant
Use 'relevant' when discussing information that is important to the current topic. It's not suitable for informal situations where casual language is preferred.
Grammar pattern
relevant + to + object
Memory hint
Remember 'relevant' as 'real evidence' — it’s info that matters!
Related words
Synonyms for Relevant
- pertinent
- appropriate
- applicable
- germane
- significant
Opposites of Relevant
- irrelevant
- unrelated
- inapplicable
Common mistakes with Relevant
- Confusing 'relevant' with 'reverent' — they have very different meanings.
- Using 'relevant' in a formal context when a simpler word like 'related' would work.
- Misplacing 'relevant' in a sentence, forgetting to connect it properly to the topic.
Relevant appears in
Relevant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ذو صلة
مرتبط أو متصل بالموضوع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাসঙ্গিক
বিষয় বা পরিস্থিতির সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Relevant
Passt zum Thema oder hat damit zu tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Relevante
Relacionado o conectado con el tema.
- Persianفارسی
مربوط
مرتبط یا متصل به موضوع.
- FrenchFrançais
Pertinent
Lié ou connecté au sujet.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रासंगिक
विषय से संबंधित या जुड़ा हुआ।
- ItalianItaliano
Rilevante
Collegato o pertinente all'argomento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Relevante
Relacionado ou conectado ao tópico.
- RussianРусский
Relevant
Related or connected to the topic.
- Urduاردو
متعلقہ, موزوں
موضوع سے متعلق یا جڑا ہوا
- Chinese中文
相关的
与话题相关或连接的。
More words like Relevant
- AppropriateB2
Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
- ApplicableC1
that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/something
- Significant
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
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Frequently asked questions about Relevant
What does Relevant mean?
Related or connected to the topic.
What is the definition of Relevant?
closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
How do you use Relevant in a sentence?
The teacher provided several relevant examples to help us understand the topic better.
Can you give another example of Relevant?
It's important to keep the information relevant to the discussion at hand.
What are synonyms for Relevant?
Common alternatives include pertinent, appropriate, applicable, germane, significant.
What is the opposite of Relevant?
Opposite meanings include irrelevant, unrelated, inapplicable.
What words go with Relevant?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, especially, extremely, highly, to.
What are common mistakes when using Relevant?
Confusing 'relevant' with 'reverent' — they have very different meanings. Using 'relevant' in a formal context when a simpler word like 'related' would work. Misplacing 'relevant' in a sentence, forgetting to connect it properly to the topic.
How do you pronounce Relevant?
US: /["/ˈreləvənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈreləvənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Relevant?
Use 'relevant' when discussing information that is important to the current topic. It's not suitable for informal situations where casual language is preferred.
What CEFR level is Relevant?
"Relevant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

