pattern

C1 Level Wordlist - Bonds and Relationships

Here you will learn some English words about bonds and relationships, such as "ally", "companion", "orphan", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

Review

Flashcards

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to bond
to bond
[Verb]

to develop a relationship with a person

Ex: They bonded over their shared love for hiking and outdoor adventures. 
Close
Sign in
ally
ally
[noun]

a person who supports or helps someone, especially against opposition or in a difficult situation

Ex: Emma found a strong ally in her new manager. 
Close
Sign in
acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
Close
Sign in
best friend forever

someone's best friend, ‌used by young people on social media, especially in text messages

Ex: Despite living in different cities, Tom and James have remained BFFs for over a decade, talking on the phone every day. 
Close
Sign in
buddy
buddy
[noun]

a close friend

Ex: James and David have been best buddies since they were kids, always looking out for each other. 
Close
Sign in
pal
pal
[noun]

a close friend or companion, typically used in a friendly manner

Ex: Hey, pal, want to grab lunch later? 
Close
Sign in
companion
companion
[noun]

a person or animal that spends time with someone and provides company

Ex: Emma has been my close companion for many years. 
Close
Sign in
mate
mate
[noun]

a spouse or long-term romantic or sexual partner

Ex: Many birds form strong bonds with a single mate. 
Close
Sign in
co-parent
co-parent
[noun]

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

Ex: Sarah and Tom are dedicated co-parents, sharing the responsibilities of raising their children equally. 
Close
Sign in
half-brother

a brother that shares only one biological parent with one

Ex: My half-brother  and I share the same father, but we grew up in different households. 
Close
Sign in
half-sister

a sister that shares only one biological parent with one

Ex: My half-sister and I share the same mother but have different fathers. 
Close
Sign in
heir
heir
[noun]

a person legally entitled to receive another person's property, money, or title after that person's death

Ex: Daniel is the sole heir to his grandfather's estate. 
Close
Sign in
next of kin

one's closest living relative or relatives

Ex: In case of emergency, the hospital will contact your next of kin listed on your medical records. 
Close
Sign in
orphan
orphan
[noun]

a child whose parents have died

Ex: The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident. 
Close
Sign in
descendant

a person descended from a particular ancestor

Ex: He is a descendant of the town's original founder. 
Close
Sign in
adoptive
adoptive
[Adjective]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

Ex: The adoptive parents showered their new child with love and affection from the moment they brought them home. 
Close
Sign in
biracial
biracial
[Adjective]

representing or involving members of two different races

Ex: The biracial child proudly embraces both sides of their cultural heritage, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. 
Close
Sign in
elder
elder
[Adjective]

older than another person, especially another member of the same family

Ex: My elder sister lives in Boston. 
Close
Sign in
intimate
intimate
[Adjective]

having a very close and friendly personal relationship

Ex: Sarah and Emma have been intimate friends since college. 
Close
Sign in
sisterly
sisterly
[Adjective]

characteristic of a sister or like one

Ex: She offered her sisterly advice when her friend was going through a tough time. 
Close
Sign in
tight-knit
tight-knit
[Adjective]

(of a family or group of people) having a strong and friendly relationship with each other

Ex: The residents of the small town formed a tight-knit community, always willing to lend a helping hand to their neighbors. 
Close
Sign in
ancestry
ancestry
[noun]

the people from whom a person is descended

Ex: She traced her ancestry back to the 16th century. 
Close
Sign in
heritage
heritage
[noun]

a person's ethnic, cultural, or religious background inherited from their ancestors

Ex: Daniel is proud of his Irish heritage. 
Close
Sign in
branch
branch
[noun]

a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors

Ex: The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family, some of whom hadn't seen each other in decades. 
Close
Sign in
brotherhood

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

Ex: Their close brotherhood lasted throughout childhood. 
Close
Sign in
clan
clan
[noun]

a large group of people who are related to each other

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
Close
Sign in
breakup
breakup
[noun]

the end of a relationship or an association

Ex: The sudden breakup of their ten-year marriage shocked all their friends and family. 
Close
Sign in
inheritance

money, property, or other assets received from someone after their death

Ex: Sarah used part of her inheritance to buy a small house. 
Close
Sign in
parenting
parenting
[noun]

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

Ex: She read several books on parenting to prepare herself for the arrival of her first child. 
Close
Sign in
devotion
devotion
[noun]

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

Ex: Sarah's unwavering devotion to her family was evident in her tireless efforts to support them through every challenge they faced. 
Close
Sign in
rapport
rapport
[noun]

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

Ex: Despite meeting for the first time, their shared interests and easy conversation quickly established a strong rapport between them. 
Close
Sign in
lifelong
lifelong
[Adjective]

lasting the whole of a person's life

Ex: His lifelong passion for music began when he was a child. 
Close
Sign in
to dump
to dump
[Verb]

to end a romantic relationship with someone, often suddenly

Ex: She dumped her boyfriend after discovering that he had lied to her. 
Close
Sign in
bromance
bromance
[noun]

a close, non-romantic friendship between two men

Ex: Their bromance is legendary; they do everything together. 
Close
Sign in
homeboy
homeboy
[noun]

a male friend from one's neighborhood or social circle

Ex: That's my homeboy from back in high school. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app