relationship (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/

Definition

The way two or more people or things are connected.

Examples

• They have a close relationship with their neighbors.

• The study looks at the relationship between diet and health.

• I want to improve my relationship with my parents.

How to Use relationship

relationship between (prepositional phrase)

Shows how two things are connected. — "The relationship between exercise and sleep is important."

relationship with (prepositional phrase)

Shows how people are connected to each other. — "She has a good relationship with her sister."

Synonyms of relationship

Words with a similar meaning to relationship:

• connection
• bond
• association
• kinship

Antonyms of relationship

Words with the opposite meaning to relationship:

• disconnection
• estrangement

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