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relative
Adjective
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Compared to something else.
I feel good relative to yesterday.
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If something is relative it could be the way it is in different amounts.
We use a relative measure for sound.
Hot is relative, hot to you might be cold to me.
relative
Noun
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Someone you are related to, a member of your family.
My relatives came to visit last night.
reference
Noun
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A reference is something that can be compared to.
When making your model, use the model I created as a reference.
reference
Verb
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When you reference something, you cite it as a source.
Reference the dictionary for the definition of this word.
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When you reference something, you mention it.