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relatives

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛlətɪvz]

Word

Learn how to use relatives in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) people who are connected to you by family. Relatives can include parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even cousins. They are part of your family tree.

Example

I love spending time with my relatives at family gatherings.

Example

I don't have any relatives living in this city.

Example

How many relatives do you have?

Context: “similarity”

(noun) things that are similar to each other or linked in some way. This isn't as common, but you might hear it when talking about things that are related or have a connection.

Example

The two paintings have many relatives in style and color.

Example

These two stories have no relatives; they are completely different.

Example

Can you find any relatives between these two ideas?

How to pronounce relatives

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛlətɪvz]

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