- pronunciation:
- so
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When we say that people or animals are social, we mean that they live in groups or communities instead of alone.
Ants and bees are social animals.- similar words:
- public
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| definition 2: |
A social activity or event is something that brings people together to talk, do something special, or just do things together that are fun. A party is a social activity. A social club is a group of people who do things together that they enjoy. It can also be a place for people to gather.
Max's grandmother is enjoying her new social activities. She joined a book club, and she's taking a dance class just to meet people. |
| definition 3: |
When something is social, it has to do with people and how they are connected with each other.
If there are not enough good jobs for people, it becomes a social problem because it affects the whole community.- antonyms:
- individual
- similar words:
- civil, common, public
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| definition 4: |
A social person is friendly or enjoys the company of other people.
Mr. Scott likes parties because he is very social, but his wife would rather stay home.- synonyms:
- friendly, outgoing
- similar words:
- civil
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A social is a gathering for both children and adults where people eat and talk and have fun.
The church is having a social next Saturday.- synonyms:
- affair
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| related words: |
affair, dance, party |
| derivations: |
socially (adv.), socialness (n.) |
Social comes from
socialis, a Latin word that means "united" or "living with others."