social
gb/sˈoʊʃəl/ us/sˈoʊʃəl/
A2
Ingles
~ 300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
Relating to human interaction
About activities or situations where people talk or spend time together.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is social
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'social' with 'sociable'. 'Social' often describes events or situations, while 'sociable' describes a person's nature.
Mga kasingkahulugan
sociable (Describes someone who enjoys being with others; focuses more on personality.)
Mga kasalungat
antisocial (Describes someone who avoids or dislikes being with others.)
Mga kolokasyon
social life
|social skills
|social event
|social interaction
|social network
Mga tema
daily life
|communication
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- She has a busy social life and goes out several times a week.
- Good social skills are important for making friends.
- The festival was a major social event in the town.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I have many social events this month.
- He is very social and likes to meet new people.
- We need to improve our social skills.
adjective
B1
property
2
Concerning society or community
About how people live and work together in a community or country.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is social
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'sociable', which refers to personal friendliness, not society-wide issues.
Mga kasingkahulugan
societal (More formal; often used in academic or policy contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
individual (Focusing on one person rather than society as a whole.)
Mga kolokasyon
social change
|social justice
|social problems
|social inequality
Mga tema
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- The government plans to address social inequality.
- Education can help solve many social problems.
- Social change often takes decades to achieve.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We must stop social problems like poverty.
- The city has many social programs for the poor.
- Social justice is important for peace.
adjective
A2
property
3
Relating to social media platforms
About websites or apps where people talk, share pictures, and connect online.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is social
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'social' here with general in-person interaction; this sense is specific to internet-based communication.
Mga kasingkahulugan
networking (Often used in business or professional contexts for building contacts.)
Mga kasalungat
offline (Not connected to the internet or online platforms.)
Mga kolokasyon
social media
|social networking site
Mga tema
technology
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- Social media has changed how we get news.
- She works as a social media manager.
- Many businesses use social networking sites to reach customers.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I post photos on social media.
- Social networking is popular with young people.
- He is famous on many social platforms.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
4
Informal gathering for enjoyment
A friendly meeting or party where people talk and enjoy themselves.
Padron ng paggamit:
attend [a/the] social
Mga kasingkahulugan
gathering (A general word for people coming together; not always informal or fun.)
Mga kasalungat
solitude (Being alone, away from others.)
Mga kolokasyon
attend a social
|school social
Mga tema
daily life
|leisure
|daily_life
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- The club is hosting a social this Friday night.
- I met her at a church social last year.
- They organized a small social for new members.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We went to a school social last week.
- I met new friends at the social.
- The social was fun and full of music.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
social
IPA
GB/sˈoʊʃəl/
US/sˈoʊʃəl/
Mga pantig at diin
so - cial (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (so)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: social
Noun
- Base: social
- Plural: socials
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
socials
noun
Related words
sociable
adjective B1
socialization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
antisocial
adjective
unsociable
adjective
Advanced or less common
Mga ekspresyon
social distancing
1/sˈoʊʃəl dˈɪstənsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Keeping distance to prevent illness spread
Staying away from other people so you don't catch or spread sickness.
Mga Halimbawa
- Social distancing became common during the pandemic.
- The guidelines recommend maintaining at least two meters of social distancing.
social life
1/sˈoʊʃəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Time spent with others socially
The part of your life when you meet and spend time with friends or other people for fun.
Mga Halimbawa
- Since moving to the city, her social life has improved a lot.
- Exams have taken over my schedule, leaving little room for a social life.
social media
1/sˈoʊʃəl mˈidiə/
fixed phrase
Websites/apps for online interaction
Websites or apps where people share information, pictures, and talk with each other online.
Mga Halimbawa
- Social media is a powerful tool for communication.
- Many young people spend hours on social media every day.
social skills
1/sˈoʊʃəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
Ability to interact well with others
The ability to talk and work well with other people in different situations.
Mga Halimbawa
- Good social skills are essential in customer service jobs.
- He took a course to improve his social skills.
social butterfly
1/sˈoʊʃəl bˈʌtɚflˌaɪ/
idiom
informal
Very outgoing, socially active person
A person who likes to meet many people and go to many events.
Mga Halimbawa
- She's such a social butterfly—always going from one party to another.
- He’s a real social butterfly at conferences.
- Even in a new city, he quickly became known as a social butterfly.
- At parties, Mia turns into a social butterfly.
- I’m not a social butterfly; I prefer small groups.