socially
Socially (adv) means In a friendly, informal way, in the context of social interaction. Example: “They only know each other socially, not through work.”
How to use socially
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of social life, or how something affects society.
Word forms
more socially comparative, most socially superlative
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They only know each other _____, not through work.
Rhymes for socially
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What does “socially” mean?
The word “socially” means in a friendly, informal way, in the context of social interaction. In plain terms, in terms of social life, or how something affects society.
How do you pronounce “socially”?
“Socially” is pronounced SOH-shuh-lee (/ˈsoʊʃəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “socially” in a sentence?
Here is “socially” used in a sentence: “They only know each other socially, not through work.”
What part of speech is “socially”?
“Socially” is an adverb.
Is “socially” a common word?
“Socially” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “socially” have?
“Socially” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a friendly, informal way, in the context of social interaction.
What is the difference between 'socially' and 'sociably'?
'Socially' relates to social interaction or to society as a whole, as in 'socially awkward' or 'socially responsible.' 'Sociably' specifically means in a friendly, companionable manner, describing how someone behaves toward others.