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- [soh-shuh l]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃəl/
- /ˈsəʊʃl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soh-shuh l]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃəl/
Definitions of social word
- adjective social relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club. 1
- adjective social seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious. 1
- adjective social of, relating to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society: a social event. 1
- adjective social living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation: People are social beings. 1
- adjective social of or relating to human society, especially as a body divided into classes according to status: social rank. 1
- adjective social involved in many social activities: We're so busy working, we have to be a little less social now. 1
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Origin of social
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin sociālis, equivalent to soci(us) partner, comrade + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Social
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
social popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for social
noun social
- at home — If you feel at home, you feel comfortable in the place or situation that you are in.
- at-home — Also, at home. a reception of visitors at certain hours at one's home.
- bee — A bee is an insect with a yellow-and-black striped body that makes a buzzing noise as it flies. Bees make honey, and can sting.
- cocktail party — A cocktail party is a party, usually held in the early evening, where cocktails or other alcoholic drinks are served. People often dress quite formally for them.
- dance — If you dance a particular kind of dance, you do it or perform it.
adj social
- behavioral — Behavioral means relating to the behavior of a person or animal, or to the study of their behavior.
- buddy-buddy — very friendly; intimate.
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- communistic — of, characteristic of, or relating to communism
adjective social
- amical — (now rare) Friendly, amicable.
- convivial — Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed.
- cultural — Cultural means relating to a particular society and its ideas, customs, and art.
- extraverted — Alternative form of extroverted.
- extrovert — An outgoing, overtly expressive person.
Antonyms for social
adj social
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective social
- nongregarious — (zoology) Not gregarious; solitary. Compare 'ungregarious'.
- dissocial — disinclined to or unsuitable for society; unsocial.
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