* Adjective: Describing something as having a connection or relationship.
* Example: "They are related by blood."
* Verb: To show or make a connection.
* Example: "The article related the events to the current political climate."
* Past participle: Used as an adjective or part of a verb phrase.
* Example: "He is related to the Queen." (adjective)
* Example: "The two events are related." (part of a verb phrase)
So, it's important to look at the sentence to determine the intended part of speech.