Definitions
- Referring to two or more things that are physically joined or linked together. - Describing a relationship between two or more things that share a common factor or attribute. - Talking about a person who has influential or powerful connections in a particular field or industry.
- Describing a connection or association between two or more things based on a shared characteristic or feature. - Referring to a family or genetic connection between people or animals. - Talking about a topic or subject that is relevant or connected to another topic or subject.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a connection or association between two or more things.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical or abstract connections.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or verbs.
- 4Both imply a certain level of similarity or commonality between the connected or related items.
- 5Both can be used to describe relationships between people or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of connection: Connected implies a physical or direct link, while related implies a more abstract or indirect connection.
- 2Degree of connection: Connected implies a stronger or more significant link than related.
- 3Usage: Connected is often used to describe physical objects or people with influential connections, while related is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or topics.
- 4Connotation: Connected can have a neutral connotation, while related can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Connected and related are synonyms that describe a connection or association between two or more things. However, connected implies a more direct or physical link, while related implies a more abstract or indirect connection. Connected is often used to describe physical objects or people with influential connections, while related is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or topics.
