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socially

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsoʊʃəɫi// UK //sˈəʊʃəlˌi// so·cial·ly

adv. in a way that relates to being with other people or how a society is organized. You use it when talking about your friendships or how people live together.

adv. in a manner relating to human society, its organization, or the interaction of individuals within a community.


SIMPLE

She is very active socially and has many friends.

CONTEXTUAL

The new laws were socially progressive but faced significant opposition from more traditional members of the community.

COMPLEX

While the project was a success financially, it failed socially by displacing long-term residents and destroying the established character of the neighborhood.

Origin

From social + -ly.

Usage

Often functions as a sentence-modifying adverb or to qualify an adjective; typically placed before the adjective it modifies.

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