Words / A2

ri-LAYSHUNSH-ip/rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

A relationship is the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other: a close relationship, a working relationship, a relationship with your sister. Relation can mean a family member; relationship is the connection. RelationSHIP is countable: two relationships. In a relationship often means a romantic couple. Do not say “a relation with” when you mean the connection — use relationship with.

Meaning

The way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other.

Examples

• “She has a close relationship with her sister.”
• “A good relationship with your teacher helps you learn.”
• “They have a difficult relationship at work.”

Good to know

a relationship with + person. close / working relationship. Family member: a relation.

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