Definition of "relative"

Kid-friendly meaning of relative, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "relative" mean?

relative (noun) — a person you are related to by family.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (rel·a·tive)

Example sentences using "relative"

Grade K–2
A relative came to visit.
Grade 3–5
Every relative on his mother's side of the family showed up for the reunion.
Grade 6–8
Every family has at least one relative whose stories make the whole reunion worth showing up for in the first place.

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