relation
Meaning
A relation is a connection or relationship between people or things.
💡 Don't confuse "relation" with "relationship"; a relation can be a broader connection, while a relationship usually means a closer bond.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
visited
my
grandmother
on
Sunday
and
we
cooked
together
in
her
small
kitchen
.
While
we
washed
the
vegetables
,
she
told
me
old
stories
and
I
listened
carefully
.
She
explained
the
relation
between
small
traditions
and
family
happiness
,
and
I
understood
her
point
.
The
short
visit
made
me
feel
calm
and
connected
.
Common Phrases
family relation
relation to
in relation to
Synonyms
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