relatives (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛlətɪvz/
Definition
People connected by blood or marriage.
Examples
She invited all her relatives to the wedding.
He is a distant relative of the royal family.
The inheritance will be divided among his relatives.
How to Use relatives
- relative of (prepositional phrase)
- Connected to someone by family ties. — "She is a relative of my best friend."
- relative to (prepositional phrase)
- In comparison with; in proportion to. — "The cost of living is high relative to other cities."
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