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social

The correct spelling is social.

How to pronounce social

/ˈsəʊʃəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈsəʊʃəl/

Say it like: Sos-hal

The correct spelling is social. A festive gathering to foster introductions. For example: "They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other."

Usage Examples

They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other.

James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.

Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A festive gathering to foster introductions.
  2. 2.A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.
  3. 3.A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.
  4. 4.A social media account.
  5. 5.Interactive forms of media that allow users to interact with and publish to each other, generally by means of the Internet.

adjective

  1. 1.Being extroverted or outgoing.
  2. 2.Of or relating to society.
  3. 3.Relating to social media or social networks.
  4. 4.Relating to a nation's allies.
  5. 5.Cooperating or growing in groups.

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