socially
socially — adverb
1. connected with situations where people spend time together for enjoyment — being
connected with situations where people spend time together for enjoyment — being with friends, going to parties, meeting new people, or sharing a meal.
Ryo felt socially awkward and stayed near the food table talking to the host's dog.
collocation: socially awkward
Eshe used to be shy, but she feels socially confident since joining the drama club.
collocation: socially confident
Nora's son is academically gifted but often struggles socially with children his own age.
Henry stepped outside his comfort zone to become more socially active at local events.
- sociably
describes the manner itself (friendly, pleasant), not the situation; 'She chatted sociably with the guests' focuses on how she behaved, not the fact of being in a social setting.
- in company
more formal or literary; 'He is awkward in company' is a set phrase, less flexible than 'socially awkward'.
- outgoing
adjective only, describes a personality trait rather than an adverbial modifier.
- alone
the opposite of being in a social situation; 'She prefers to eat alone rather than socially.'
文法句型
socially + adjective
verb + socially (manner)
用法筆記
Frequently modifies adjectives describing a person's skill or comfort level in group settings: socially awkward, socially confident, socially skilled, socially anxious. The verb pattern 'struggles socially' is also common in informal and semi-formal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. regarding how a society is organized, especially concerning its values, rules, o
regarding how a society is organized, especially concerning its values, rules, opportunities, and differences between groups of people.
The company claims to be socially responsible by donating profits to local education programmes.
collocation: socially responsible
Socially disadvantaged families often have less access to good schools and healthcare services.
collocation: socially disadvantaged
Beatriz wrote about how fashion is both socially and culturally important in human history.
What counts as socially acceptable behaviour changes from one generation to the next.
- societally
near-synonym but less common; 'societally' is used more in academic writing for abstract structures.
- culturally
overlaps when talking about shared values but focuses on beliefs and traditions rather than organization.
- collectively
emphasizes the group acting together rather than the structure of society.
- individually
contrasts with the societal perspective; 'Socially we benefit, but individually it costs us money.'
文法句型
socially + adjective
Socially, + main clause
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adjectives that describe ethical positions, access to resources, or conformity to norms: socially responsible, socially disadvantaged, socially acceptable, socially constructed. Can also open a sentence as a discourse adverb (e.g. 'Socially, the country has become more divided').