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 love of a team Staying socially connected is central to aging well. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026 The pressure to parent, work, assist aging parents, and show up as a good friend can often deplete parents physically, mentally, socially, and financially. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026 The children received extensive services, participated in regular multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and made meaningful progress, academically, emotionally, and socially. ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026 The republic is already dead morally, economically, and socially. Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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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