social

Everyday

1. Social means about people and how they live, meet and get on together in groups. tree →
2. A social person likes to be with other people and to talk and play. tree →
3. Social animals, like bees and wolves, live in groups. tree →
4. A social (informal) is a party or get-together for a club or school. tree →

In the lessons

In school, «social studies» (USA, Canada) is about people, history, places and communities. In PSHE and wellbeing lessons, «social skills» means taking turns, sharing and listening. Online safety lessons cover «social media», websites and apps for sharing posts. Phrases: «social media», «social skills», «social studies», «social worker».

Examples

• We learn about our town in social studies. tree →
• My brother is very social and has lots of friends. tree →
• Ants are social insects that live in colonies. tree →
• You must be thirteen to use most social media apps. tree →
• Sharing and taking turns are social skills. tree →
• The school is having a social on Friday evening. tree →
• A social worker helps families who need support. tree →
• Lunchtime is a social time for talking with friends. tree →
• Social success had not spoilt him; it had made him sweeter. tree →

Note

Adjective; «social» is usually not compared. Spelling: social (ci sounds like «sh»). Do not confuse «social» (with others) with «sociable» (friendly, liking company), though they overlap. Online safety: social media has age limits and things posted can be shared widely.