Relationships Vocabulary

noun a binding agreement or promise

verb to form a close relationship or connection

• The government issued a bond to raise funds for infrastructure development.
• I bought a savings bond to start investing for my future.
• Me and my best friend have a real tight bond, we're like family.
• The shared love for music created a strong bond between the two musicians.

noun a state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict

• The software update ensures compatibility with all operating systems.
• Make sure your phone's compatibility with the new app before downloading it.
• I don't think their personalities have good compatibility.
• Their relationship is like a puzzle piece, perfect compatibility.

adjective a feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

• The shareholders were disappointed with the company's quarterly earnings report.
• I was so disappointed when my favorite team lost the game.
• I was totally bummed out when I didn't get the job I wanted. So disappointed.
• Her heart was disappointed when she found out he had been lying to her.

noun A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• I will go along with the decision made by the board of directors.
• Sure, I'll go along with whatever you guys decide.
• I'm down to go along with the plan, it sounds good to me.
• Sometimes you just have to go along with the flow of life and see where it takes you.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating time, place, manner, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The two countries are working hand in hand to promote peace in the region.
• They walked down the street hand in hand, enjoying each other's company.
• The best friends are always sticking together, hand in hand.
• Education and success go hand in hand, one leading to the other.

noun a feeling of overwhelming distress or disappointment

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• The news of their breakup brought about a deep sense of heartbreak for both parties.
• I can't believe he ghosted her, that's just pure heartbreak.
• She was totally crushed when she found out he was cheating on her, it was a major heartbreak.
• Losing that job was a real heartbreak for him, it was like losing a piece of himself.

noun a physical or mental fight or conflict

verb to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction

preposition indicating the source or cause of a conflict or problem

• Many students struggle with understanding complex mathematical concepts.
• I always struggle with waking up early in the morning.
• My friend struggles with keeping up with all the drama in our friend group.
• She struggles with letting go of the past and moving forward.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. 'a', 'an', 'the')

• The jewelry store owner assured me that the necklace I was interested in would be a dime.
• If you want a good cup of coffee, that new cafe down the street is a dime.
• That new album is straight fire, every track is a dime!
• Her performance in the play was a dime, she really stole the show.

noun a colloquial term used to describe the process of behaving in a mature and responsible manner typically associated with adults

• Many young adults struggle with the responsibilities of adulting, such as paying bills and managing finances.
• I'm so tired of adulting today, can we just order takeout for dinner?
• Adulting is hard AF, I wish I could just stay in bed all day.
• Learning to navigate the complexities of adulting is like trying to solve a never-ending puzzle.