--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 23 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/23/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 23 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/24/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **related** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Related means connected in some way: «The two questions are related.».[↗](../../related/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Related means connected in some way: «The two…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Related means in the same family: «We are related — she is my cousin.».[↗](../../related/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Related means in the same family: «We are…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* It is also the past of «relate»: to tell a story, or to understand someone's feelings.[↗](../../related/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: It is also the past of «relate»: to…") *Example:* Are you related to Mrs Brown?[↗](../../related/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Are you related to Mrs Brown?") · Lions and house cats are related.[↗](../../related/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Lions and house cats are related.") · Addition and subtraction are related.[↗](../../related/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Addition and subtraction are related.") · Write a sentence related to the picture.[↗](../../related/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Write a sentence related to the picture.") · The two crimes were related.[↗](../../related/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The two crimes were related.") · My cousins and I are related through my mum.[↗](../../related/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousins and I are related through my…") · Many school closures were weather-related.[↗](../../related/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Many school closures were weather-related.") · And as they flew the angel related the history.[↗](../../related/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And as they flew the angel related the…") **relation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A member of your family; a relative.[↗](../../relation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A member of your family; a relative.") *e.g.* All our relations came for the party.[↗](../../relation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: All our relations came for the party.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A connection between two or more things: the relation between speed and time.[↗](../../relation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A connection between two or more things: the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Relations» are the way people or groups get on with each other: good relations between neighbours.[↗](../../relation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Relations» are the way people or groups get…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «In relation to» (formal) means about or compared with.[↗](../../relation/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «In relation to» formal means about or compared…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (maths) A rule that connects numbers or things, like «is greater than».[↗](../../relation/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A rule that connects numbers or things, like…") *Example:* My aunt is my closest relation in Canada.[↗](../../relation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is my closest relation in Canada.") · Is there a relation between sleep and test scores?[↗](../../relation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Is there a relation between sleep and test…") · The two numbers have a simple relation: the second is double the first.[↗](../../relation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The two numbers have a simple relation: the…") · The two teams have good relations.[↗](../../relation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The two teams have good relations.") · Write the answer in relation to the question.[↗](../../relation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Write the answer in relation to the question.") · We have relations all over Australia.[↗](../../relation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We have relations all over Australia.") · The story bears no relation to the facts.[↗](../../relation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The story bears no relation to the facts.") · «Greater than» is a relation between numbers.[↗](../../relation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: «Greater than» is a relation between numbers.") · So close is the resemblance, indeed, that it is impossible not to surmise an historical relation between the two.[↗](../../relation/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: So close is the resemblance, indeed, that it…") · The relation they bear to each other is variously explained.[↗](../../relation/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The relation they bear to each other is…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../relation/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · However, that may be, I hope I have at least succeeded in removing some obstacles to a better understanding of the Sefer Yetzira and the Pythafrorean philosophy and their relation to each other.[↗](../../relation/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: However, that may be, I hope I have…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../relation/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **relations** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Members of your family: aunts, uncles, cousins (relatives).[↗](../../relations/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Members of your family: aunts, uncles, cousins relatives.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The way people, groups or countries deal with each other: good relations between neighbours.[↗](../../relations/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The way people, groups or countries deal with…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Connections between things.[↗](../../relations/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Connections between things.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (euphemism, formal) «Sexual relations» is a polite phrase for sex.[↗](../../relations/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Sexual relations» is a polite phrase for sex.") *Example:* All my relations came to the wedding.[↗](../../relations/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: All my relations came to the wedding.") · We have relations in Canada.[↗](../../relations/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We have relations in Canada.") · Relations between the two countries improved.[↗](../../relations/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Relations between the two countries improved.") · The class has good relations with the teacher.[↗](../../relations/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The class has good relations with the teacher.") · A distant relation sent me a card.[↗](../../relations/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A distant relation sent me a card.") · Public relations means managing how people see a company.[↗](../../relations/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Public relations means managing how people see a…") · These amicable relations between the brothers were, however, sometimes interrupted.[↗](../../relations/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: These amicable relations between the brothers were, however,…") **relationship** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A relationship is the way two or more people or groups feel about and behave towards each other.[↗](../../relationship/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A relationship is the way two or more…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A relationship is the way two things are connected.[↗](../../relationship/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A relationship is the way two things are…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A relationship can be a family connection, such as being cousins.[↗](../../relationship/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A relationship can be a family connection, such…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A relationship can be a romantic friendship between two people.[↗](../../relationship/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A relationship can be a romantic friendship between…") *Example:* I have a good relationship with my grandparents.[↗](../../relationship/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I have a good relationship with my grandparents.") · What is the relationship between height and shoe size?[↗](../../relationship/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: What is the relationship between height and shoe…") · Healthy relationships are built on trust.[↗](../../relationship/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Healthy relationships are built on trust.") · The graph shows the relationship between time and distance.[↗](../../relationship/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The graph shows the relationship between time and…") · The two brothers have a close relationship.[↗](../../relationship/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The two brothers have a close relationship.") · Cats and dogs don't always have an easy relationship.[↗](../../relationship/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Cats and dogs don't always have an easy…") · Vambagen, the Brazilian historian (now Visconde de Rio Branco), tried to prove a relationship between the ancient Egyptians, or other Turanian stock, and the Tupi Indians.[↗](../../relationship/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Vambagen, the Brazilian historian now Visconde de Rio…") · The meaning for the SY is: God did not make things by themselves, individually, but rather, He made all things in relationship to all other things.[↗](../../relationship/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The meaning for the SY is: God did…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../relationship/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · It derives from the root נפ״שׁ NPSh, having to do with breathing, refreshing, and resting; its etymological relationships with curiously similar roots like נשׁ״ם NShM ‘to breathe, pant’, נשׁ״ף NShP ‘to blow’, and נשׁ״ב NShB ‘to blow’ are unclear.[↗](../../relationship/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: It derives from the root נפ״שׁ NPSh, having…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../relationship/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") **relative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A relative is a person in your family, like an aunt, uncle, cousin or grandparent.[↗](../../relative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A relative is a person in your family,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As an adjective, relative means compared with something else, like «relative size».[↗](../../relative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: As an adjective, relative means compared with something…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In grammar, a relative pronoun (who, which, that) joins a clause to a noun.[↗](../../relative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In grammar, a relative pronoun who, which, that…") *Example:* We visited our relatives at Christmas.[↗](../../relative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited our relatives at Christmas.") · My aunt is my closest relative in Canada.[↗](../../relative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is my closest relative in Canada.") · Lions and house cats are distant relatives.[↗](../../relative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Lions and house cats are distant relatives.") · The ant is tiny relative to the elephant.[↗](../../relative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ant is tiny relative to the elephant.") · «Who» is a relative pronoun.[↗](../../relative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Who» is a relative pronoun.") · Many relatives came to the wedding.[↗](../../relative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Many relatives came to the wedding.") · The test was relatively easy.[↗](../../relative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The test was relatively easy.") · A Town Mouse once visited a relative who lived in the country.[↗](../../relative/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A Town Mouse once visited a relative who…") **relatively** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Quite, fairly, when compared with others: «a relatively small school».[↗](../../relatively/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Quite, fairly, when compared with others: «a relatively…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* relatively speaking Compared with other things: «Relatively speaking, it's cheap.».[↗](../../relatively/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: relatively speaking Compared with other things: «Relatively speaking,…") *Example:* The test was relatively easy.[↗](../../relatively/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The test was relatively easy.") · Our town is relatively quiet.[↗](../../relatively/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our town is relatively quiet.") · Relatively few people came because of the rain.[↗](../../relatively/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Relatively few people came because of the rain.") · An ant is relatively strong for its size.[↗](../../relatively/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: An ant is relatively strong for its size.") · The new phone is relatively cheap.[↗](../../relatively/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The new phone is relatively cheap.") · Relatively speaking, Mars is close to Earth.[↗](../../relatively/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Relatively speaking, Mars is close to Earth.") **relativity** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The idea in science that things such as motion and time depend on how they are measured and compared.[↗](../../relativity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The idea in science that things such as…") *Example:* Waldon Carr, The General Principles of Relativity 1920, p. 152).[↗](../../relativity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Waldon Carr, The General Principles of Relativity 1920,…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../relativity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **relax** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To relax means to rest and become calm and less worried or busy.[↗](../../relax/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To relax means to rest and become calm…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To relax your body or a muscle means to let it go loose and soft, not tight.[↗](../../relax/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To relax your body or a muscle means…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To relax a rule means to make it less strict.[↗](../../relax/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To relax a rule means to make it…") *Example:* After school I like to relax with a book.[↗](../../relax/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: After school I like to relax with a…") · Take a deep breath and relax.[↗](../../relax/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Take a deep breath and relax.") · Relax your shoulders and let your arms hang loose.[↗](../../relax/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Relax your shoulders and let your arms hang…") · We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.[↗](../../relax/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.") · Relax, it's only a practice test.[↗](../../relax/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Relax, it's only a practice test.") · The school relaxed the uniform rules on hot days.[↗](../../relax/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The school relaxed the uniform rules on hot…") · A warm bath helps me relax before bed.[↗](../../relax/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A warm bath helps me relax before bed.") · Grandpa relaxes in his garden.[↗](../../relax/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa relaxes in his garden.") **relaxed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Relaxed means calm and not worried or tense.[↗](../../relaxed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Relaxed means calm and not worried or tense.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A relaxed place or rule is easy-going and not strict.[↗](../../relaxed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A relaxed place or rule is easy-going and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Relaxed is the past of relax: to rest, become calm, or make muscles less tight.[↗](../../relaxed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Relaxed is the past of relax: to rest,…") *Example:* I feel relaxed after a warm bath.[↗](../../relaxed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I feel relaxed after a warm bath.") · The holiday was very relaxed.[↗](../../relaxed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The holiday was very relaxed.") · She relaxed on the sofa with a book.[↗](../../relaxed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She relaxed on the sofa with a book.") · Take deep breaths to feel relaxed.[↗](../../relaxed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Take deep breaths to feel relaxed.") · Our teacher is relaxed about uniform on sports day.[↗](../../relaxed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher is relaxed about uniform on sports…") · The cat lay relaxed in the sun.[↗](../../relaxed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat lay relaxed in the sun.") · He relaxed his grip on the rope.[↗](../../relaxed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He relaxed his grip on the rope.") · She gave another pull, but relaxed her hold, fancying that there was a rumbling sound right beneath her feet.[↗](../../relaxed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: She gave another pull, but relaxed her hold,…") **relay** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A relay or relay race is a race between teams in which each runner or swimmer does one part and then passes on to the next, often by handing over a baton.[↗](../../relay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A relay or relay race is a race…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To relay a message is to pass it on to someone else.[↗](../../relay/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To relay a message is to pass it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A device that passes on signals, or a switch in an electric circuit.[↗](../../relay/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A device that passes on signals, or a…") *Example:* Our class won the relay race.[↗](../../relay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class won the relay race.") · Don't drop the baton in the relay\![↗](../../relay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't drop the baton in the relay!") · Please relay the message to your teacher.[↗](../../relay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Please relay the message to your teacher.") · The swimmers did a four-person relay.[↗](../../relay/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The swimmers did a four-person relay.") · The firefighters worked in relays all night.[↗](../../relay/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighters worked in relays all night.") · The satellite relays TV signals around the world.[↗](../../relay/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The satellite relays TV signals around the world.") · I ran the last leg of the relay.[↗](../../relay/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I ran the last leg of the relay.") **relearn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To learn something again that you have forgotten or lost.[↗](../../relearn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To learn something again that you have forgotten…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To learn a new or better way of doing something you already did.[↗](../../relearn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To learn a new or better way of…") *Example:* After the summer, I had to relearn my nine times table.[↗](../../relearn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: After the summer, I had to relearn my…") · Grandpa relearned how to walk after his operation.[↗](../../relearn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa relearned how to walk after his operation.") · Alice tried to relearn her lessons, but the words came out wrong.[↗](../../relearn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Alice tried to relearn her lessons, but the…") · We relearned the song for the concert.[↗](../../relearn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We relearned the song for the concert.") · It is hard to relearn spelling if you learnt it wrong.[↗](../../relearn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It is hard to relearn spelling if you…") · After the hospital, she slowly relearnt to write.[↗](../../relearn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: After the hospital, she slowly relearnt to write.") **release** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To release means to let go or set free: release a bird.[↗](../../release/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To release means to let go or set…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To release a film, song, game or book is to make it available to the public.[↗](../../release/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To release a film, song, game or book…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To release something like gas, energy or heat is to let it come out.[↗](../../release/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To release something like gas, energy or heat…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A release is the act of letting go, or a new film, game or song.[↗](../../release/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A release is the act of letting go,…") *Example:* We released the butterflies in the garden.[↗](../../release/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We released the butterflies in the garden.") · The new film is released next month.[↗](../../release/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The new film is released next month.") · Plants release oxygen into the air.[↗](../../release/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants release oxygen into the air.") · Release the string and the arrow flies.[↗](../../release/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Release the string and the arrow flies.") · The zoo released the turtles into the sea.[↗](../../release/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The zoo released the turtles into the sea.") · Burning wood releases heat.[↗](../../release/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Burning wood releases heat.") · The singer released a new song.[↗](../../release/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The singer released a new song.") · He was released from hospital.[↗](../../release/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He was released from hospital.") · ‘Here,’ he cried, ‘is the boy who released me from my prison.[↗](../../release/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Here,’ he cried, ‘is the boy who released…") · At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.[↗](../../release/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: At the end of every seven years thou…") (Torah DEU.15.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../release/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.1, JPS 1917") · Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thy hand shall release.[↗](../../release/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but…") (Torah DEU.15.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../release/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.3, JPS 1917") · and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin.[↗](../../release/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and God Almighty give you mercy before the…") (Torah GEN.43.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../release/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.43.14, JPS 1917") · The LORD said: 'Verily I will release thee for good; verily I will cause the enemy to make supplication unto thee in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.[↗](../../release/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD said: 'Verily I will release thee…") (Prophets JER.15.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../release/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.15.11, JPS 1917") · Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king.[↗](../../release/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the king made a great feast unto…") (Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../release/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917") **relent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To finally agree to something after first saying no; to become less strict.[↗](../../relent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To finally agree to something after first saying…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of weather, pain or pressure) To become less strong.[↗](../../relent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To become less strong.") *Example:* Dad said no at first, but then he relented and bought the ice cream.[↗](../../relent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad said no at first, but then he…") · The teacher relented and gave us five more minutes.[↗](../../relent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher relented and gave us five more…") · The storm did not relent all night.[↗](../../relent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The storm did not relent all night.") · The king refused to relent and the prisoner stayed in jail.[↗](../../relent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The king refused to relent and the prisoner…") · When the heat relented, we went outside.[↗](../../relent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: When the heat relented, we went outside.") · She begged until her big sister relented.[↗](../../relent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She begged until her big sister relented.") · The King relented, took the Eaglet home with him, and fed it for a year, for two years.[↗](../../relent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The King relented, took the Eaglet home with…") **relentless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Never stopping or easing off; going on and on without mercy.[↗](../../relentless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Never stopping or easing off; going on and…") *Example:* The relentless rain soaked us to the skin.[↗](../../relentless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The relentless rain soaked us to the skin.") · The wolf gave chase with relentless speed.[↗](../../relentless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The wolf gave chase with relentless speed.") · Her relentless practice made her the best player in the school.[↗](../../relentless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her relentless practice made her the best player…") **relevant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Connected with what is being talked about or done, and useful or important for it.[↗](../../relevant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Connected with what is being talked about or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Still important and meaningful to people now: an old story that is still relevant.[↗](../../relevant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Still important and meaningful to people now: an…") *Example:* Only write down the information relevant to the question.[↗](../../relevant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Only write down the information relevant to the…") · Is that relevant to our project on volcanoes?[↗](../../relevant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Is that relevant to our project on volcanoes?") · The colour of the bus is not relevant to the maths problem.[↗](../../relevant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The colour of the bus is not relevant…") · Highlight the relevant parts of the text.[↗](../../relevant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Highlight the relevant parts of the text.") · His joke wasn't relevant, so the teacher ignored it.[↗](../../relevant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His joke wasn't relevant, so the teacher ignored…") · Aesop's fables are still relevant today.[↗](../../relevant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Aesop's fables are still relevant today.") · Bring any relevant documents to the meeting.[↗](../../relevant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Bring any relevant documents to the meeting.") · Illustrations have been moved closer to their relevant paragraphs.[↗](../../relevant/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Illustrations have been moved closer to their relevant…") · The relevant passage is on slide 128.\]:\] Bound to the tongue like a flame to coal—Alef-Chet-Heh-ʽAyin, serving behind the tongue in the house of swallowing.[↗](../../relevant/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The relevant passage is on slide 128.]: Bound…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../relevant/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") **reliability** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reliability is how much you can trust someone or something to do what they should, every time.[↗](../../reliability/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reliability is how much you can trust someone…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science, maths) The reliability of a test or experiment is how much the results stay the same when you repeat it.[↗](../../reliability/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The reliability of a test or experiment is…") *Example:* We repeated the test three times to check the reliability of our results.[↗](../../reliability/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We repeated the test three times to check…") · Grandad's old car is famous for its reliability.[↗](../../reliability/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's old car is famous for its reliability.") · The bus company has poor reliability; buses are often late.[↗](../../reliability/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus company has poor reliability; buses are…") · Her reliability makes her a great team captain.[↗](../../reliability/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her reliability makes her a great team captain.") · (formal) The reliability of the data was questioned.[↗](../../reliability/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: formal The reliability of the data was questioned.") · The new phone was tested for reliability by dropping it many times.[↗](../../reliability/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The new phone was tested for reliability by…") **reliable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reliable means you can trust someone or something to do what is expected, every time.[↗](../../reliable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reliable means you can trust someone or something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Reliable information is likely to be true and correct.[↗](../../reliable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Reliable information is likely to be true and…") *Example:* My grandad's old car is very reliable.[↗](../../reliable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandad's old car is very reliable.") · She is a reliable friend who always keeps promises.[↗](../../reliable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She is a reliable friend who always keeps…") · Repeat the test to make your results more reliable.[↗](../../reliable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Repeat the test to make your results more…") · Is this website a reliable source?[↗](../../reliable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Is this website a reliable source?") · The bus is not very reliable; it is often late.[↗](../../reliable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus is not very reliable; it is…") · A dog is a reliable alarm against strangers.[↗](../../reliable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A dog is a reliable alarm against strangers.") · Check facts with reliable sources.[↗](../../reliable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Check facts with reliable sources.") · Friedrich Von Meyer and others of reliable authority had in their copies of "Yezirah" the following order: .[↗](../../reliable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Friedrich Von Meyer and others of reliable authority…") חמח ניגח כוכב לבנה שבתי צדק מאדינ Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../reliable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: חמח ניגח כוכב לבנה שבתי צדק מאדינ Mars,…") · Some maintain that this essay is mentioned in the Talmud treatise Sanhedrin, p. 66 b. and ibid.[↗](../../reliable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Some maintain that this essay is mentioned in…") 67 b. which passage is according to the commentary of Rashi, to treatise Erubin, p. 63 a., a reliable historical notice.[↗](../../reliable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 67 b. which passage is according to the…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../reliable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") **reliably** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reliably means in a way that can be trusted, every time, without failing.[↗](../../reliably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reliably means in a way that can be…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Reliably informed means told by someone who can be trusted.[↗](../../reliably/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Reliably informed means told by someone who can…") *Example:* This old clock still works reliably.[↗](../../reliably/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This old clock still works reliably.") · The experiment reliably gave the same result.[↗](../../reliably/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The experiment reliably gave the same result.") · My dog reliably wakes me at dawn.[↗](../../reliably/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My dog reliably wakes me at dawn.") · The bus runs reliably every ten minutes.[↗](../../reliably/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus runs reliably every ten minutes.") · I am reliably told the shop opens at nine.[↗](../../reliably/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I am reliably told the shop opens at…") · She reliably does her homework on time.[↗](../../reliably/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She reliably does her homework on time.") 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