socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

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The study’s primary outcome was changes from baseline in PMS symptom intensity and in how much PMS interfered with functioning at work, school, or socially across three menstrual cycles. New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025 The Trump administration’s proposals could hobble Jordan economically, socially, and politically, the reverberations of which would be felt throughout the region, including in Israel. Curtis R. Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025 The most intractable puzzle, for John, is how to act like a socially confident family man unfazed by the outside world. Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025 The most successful transitions involve staying physically active, mentally challenged and socially engaged. B.d. Dalton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socially

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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