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

Examples of socially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As industries like healthcare face ongoing turnover issues, leaders should explore the value of introducing novel programs like socially responsible loans. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 In a survey of 51 patients on enteral nutrition, most patients complained that they were socially isolated and experienced a loss of identity. Andrew Chapman, Longreads, 18 Apr. 2024 Some of the children present couldn’t understand why Camille didn’t want to share or socially engage. Essence, 17 Apr. 2024 To its credit, the U.K. government has taken a balanced and pragmatic approach to AI to date, including proposing regulation focused on addressing real-world risks and encouraging socially beneficial innovation. Victor Riparbelli, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024 Dow, the world’s third-largest plastics producer, enthusiastically supports a solution that will eliminate plastic pollution from our planet by creating a socially inclusive, circular economy for plastics that recognizes the vital role these materials play in ensuring a low-carbon future. Jim Fitterling, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024 MacFarlane, who performed many of the characters (including the hapless Peter, the maniacal baby Stewie and the erudite dog Brian), was joined by Alex Borstein (as faithful wife Lois), Seth Green (socially maladroit son Chris) and Mila Kunis (perpetually scapegoated daughter Meg). Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Still, both authors treat symbolic beliefs as socially strategic expressions. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024 The story of Brandy Melville at first takes on a similar arc: this one-size-fits-all brand with a direct line to socially ambitious teenage girls harbors a secret. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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