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How to pronounce relationship

nounB1Very common word
rihLAYshnshihp

/ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp̚/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

A connection between people, such as family members, friends, or coworkers.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A connection between people, such as family members, friends, or coworkers.

She has a close relationship with her sister.

They built a good relationship at work.

Common phrases & grammar

close relationship · family relationship · working relationship · build a relationship

have a relationship with someone

a relationship between two people

noun

A romantic connection between two people.

Are you in a relationship?

Their relationship ended last year.

Common phrases & grammar

serious relationship · long-term relationship · romantic relationship

be in a relationship with someone

end a relationship

noun

A connection between two or more things, especially the way they are linked or the way one affects another.

Scientists studied the relationship between sleep and health.

There is a clear relationship between price and demand.

Common phrases & grammar

cause-and-effect relationship · direct relationship · relationship between price and demand

the relationship between X and Y

a relationship between two things

Useful expressions

relationship status

information about whether someone is single, married, or dating

He changed his relationship status online.

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