relationship
∞
1.8
- noun
- /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
- Communication is key to building a strong relationship with your partner.
- an intimate relationship
- a romantic relationship
- a sexual relationship
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Watch on YouTubeAnd if I could describe our relationship, it's fiery.
- And if I could describe our relationship, it's fiery.
- are both in long term committed relationships and I am not.
- Right now, when you say I'm in a relationship, I got problems.
- And she finally got out of that relationship shortly after.
- I'm and my my girlfriend who has a great relationship with her dad.
- It was when in my first relationship and such and such happened.
- I come from a sincere relationship with God that I still have.
- It's about the relationship with yourself, right?
- You aren't ready to be in a relationship at this point.
- And yeah, the relationship we have is this incredible.
- But the real win is my relationship to you with you.
- What comes first, the relationship or the chronic illness?
Examples
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Since coming to this university, I have developed close personal relationships with other students.
Academic text (2008) -
Miss Campbell, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
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Why do I keep this relationship going when they hurt me?
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How will this decision impact the relationship and my partner?
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It's about the relationship with yourself, right?
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How many serious relationships have you been in?
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Her story told of a young man looking back on his complicated relationship with a difficult mother.
Academic text (2008) -
Be sure to cherish these relationships, okay?
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And despite the ups and downs in other relationships, you stayed loyal.
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You know, I want to have a relationship that's deep and sincere and challenging and scary.
Synonyms
∞
1.9
A relationship between people, things, ideas, or events
760
1.0
A close relationship between people who like and support each other
635
2.7
A way that people, groups, or countries behave and deal with each other
274
2.3
A close relationship between two people who love each other
188
2.8
How people, groups, or countries are connected and act toward each other
147
3.0
A connection between people, groups, or things, often from working together
67
3.6
A secret romantic or sexual relationship between two people
64
3.2
A relationship between two people who have sex with each other
55
2.8
A close connection between two people with feelings and trust
28
2.8
A warm emotional relationship between people who trust each other
20
3.4
A feeling of closeness and support between people
15
2.8
A close connection between people with trust and care
13
3.4
A deep, lasting connection between people or animals
12
2.7
The way two or more people connect and treat each other
7
4.8
How people and things are joined and relate to each other
5
6.8
The way things are linked and affect each other
5
1.4
A kind, helpful connection between people or groups who support each other
4
3.9
A connection between people or animals that shows how they interact
3
4.0
A connection between people that involves feelings or friendship
3
5.9
A connection where two or more things affect each other
2
7.6
A not very close relationship with someone you know but are not friends with
2
3.5
A connection between two people who are married
1
3.5
A close feeling between people who are related
1
3.5
A legal relationship between two people who are married
Compounds
9
1.0
A connection between people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption
5
1.4
A kind, helpful connection between people or groups who support each other
2
5.2
A romantic relationship someone starts soon after a breakup to cope with hurt
1
8.2
Two people who have strong feelings, frequent fights, and sudden changes
- Neologism
A romantic relationship with three people who are all partners with each other
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Relationship comes from relation ('a connection') and -ship ('state' or 'quality'), the same -ship in friendship, so a romantic or emotional relationship is the state of being closely connected to someone.