social

word

/ˈsoʊʃəɫ/
SOH-shuhl
/sˈəʊʃəl/
SOH-shuhl

Definition

Related to society, groups of people, or activities involving other people. It can also describe someone who enjoys being with others and talking to them.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in phrases like 'social life', 'social media', 'social event', and 'social skills'. When describing a person, 'social' means comfortable and active with other people; it is close to 'sociable', but 'social' is more common in everyday use.

Example Sentences

My sister is very social and makes friends easily.

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After moving to a new city, she had to rebuild her social life.

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We had a social event at school on Friday.

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Some jobs require strong social skills.

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I'm not feeling very social tonight, so I might stay home.

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He's friendly at work, but outside the office he's not very social.

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