adv
socially
SOH-shuh-lee
adv
1
In a friendly, informal way, in the context of social interaction.
"They only know each other socially, not through work."
2
With respect to society as a whole.
"The policy is socially divisive."
How to Use Socially
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of social life, or how something affects society.
Common pairings
socially awkward
socially responsible
know someone socially
Word Forms
more socially comparative, most socially superlative
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