Relative (meaning 'related to') | WordReference Forums
Nov 7, 2020 · Hello everyone, I already know that "related to" is natural/correct. My question: Does "relative" meaning 'related to' sound natural/correct in the examples that I created below in everyday …
It's All Relative vs. It's All Subjective - WordReference Forums
Mar 23, 2014 · In the fish soup example, you mean? Yes, you can say "It's all relative" but the meaning is different. With "subjective", you oppose your appreciation to someone else's. You think it's bad, he …
Relative to / In relation to how important.... - WordReference Forums
Nov 14, 2016 · However, 'relative to' is more specific, and actually makes a comparison. We look at global temperature rises relative to the 1950s average, for example, or the amount of a drug needed …
"relative to" and "compared to/with" | WordReference Forums
Sep 3, 2007 · "Relative to other people, I am more interested in mountain climbing." Relative to means in relation to, comparitively but not compared to exactly. Relativity is based on the knowledge or …
relatives and relations - WordReference Forums
Dec 26, 2006 · The persons who are from one’s family ( uncle, aunt, cousin, brother, sister etc) are called ‘relatives’. But I heard some people call them ‘relations’? Is it right?
he is my relative or he is related to me - WordReference Forums
Nov 13, 2008 · When we introduce a relative using general terms, we say he or she is my relative. But someone said it's unnatural because native English speakers would normally say he or she is related …
related / relative / relevant | WordReference Forums
Dec 29, 2008 · related / relative / relevant How could I distinguish? Is there any difference when we use? As far as I know, related to / relative with / relavant to.... Arguably I don't know what's the diffence. …
Everything is relative - WordReference Forums
Jul 11, 2010 · It's all relative to your viewpoint or opinion, correct? Jane may say that she thinks it's chilly out; Bob may say that he thinks it's actually quite mild -- again, it's all relative. A person that you …
My relative and One of my relatives - Which is more idiomatic?
Dec 21, 2015 · In your sentence "My relative" suggests that he is the only relative of the person. I would therefore choose your second sentence. It is possible to say "My relative" if there are several …
far/distand relatives - WordReference Forums
Feb 21, 2013 · "Distant relative" is a set phrase to describe someone whose family connection is only from several generations in the past. It cannot be replaced by another group of words, even if their …