related
Collocations
23(adj.) connected
VERBS
be, seem
ADV
closely, integrally, intimately, strongly
My family's success has always been strongly related to hard work and education.
inextricably | loosely | not necessarily | largely | partly | directly
indirectly
The accident was indirectly related to the faulty brakes that hadn't been serviced.
broadly, roughly | specifically | fundamentally | positively
inversely, negatively
Stress and sleep quality are inversely related, so relaxation techniques often improve rest.
apparently | clearly, obviously
causally, contextually, functionally, logically, thematically
The two novels are thematically related through their exploration of family secrets and betrayal.
PREP
to
The increase in traffic accidents is related to poor weather conditions.
(adj.) of the same family
VERBS
be
ADV
closely | distantly
genetically
The two species are genetically related, sharing a common ancestor from millions of years ago.
PREP
to
My teacher is related to the famous author who wrote that book we studied last year.