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Wordabulary

relative

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A member of your family.

"Dozens of relatives came to the wedding, some from overseas."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Usage notes

As an adjective, "relative" means considered in comparison to something else, a different but related sense from the family noun.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "Dozens of _____ came to the wedding, some from overseas."

Answer: relative

In your own words, what does "relative" mean?

A member of your family.

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