Word
socially
Phoneticsso·cial·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsoʊʃəɫi/
UK/sˈəʊʃəlˌi/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01relating to society
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in a way that relates to how people live together in a society.
adv. with reference to the organisation or status of a society and its members.
“Smoking has become much less socially acceptable over the last few decades.”
“The policy was designed to support socially disadvantaged families by providing better access to local healthcare and education.”
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02interacting with others
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in a way that involves meeting and spending time with other people for fun.
adv. in a social manner or context; relating to activities involving companionship and recreation.
“I know her through work, but we don't really hang out socially.”
“Although he was highly successful in his professional life, he remained socially awkward and often avoided large gatherings.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “socially” in context.
Verb
01. socially construct
“Many experts believe that our ideas about gender are socially constructed.”
adv + verb
Adjective
02. socially relevant
“The documentary focuses on socially relevant issues like poverty and education.”
adv + adj
Etymology
From social + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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