Social Definition & Meaning

social
adjective
  1. relating to human society and its members; "social institutions"; "societal evolution"; "societal forces"; "social legislation"
  2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups; "a human being is a social animal"; "mature social behavior"
  3. relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society; "made fun of her being so social and high-toned"; "a social gossip colum"; "the society page"
  4. composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability; "a purely social club"; "the church has a large social hall"; "a social director"
  5. tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind; "ants are social insects"
  6. marked by friendly companionship with others; "a social cup of coffee"
noun
  1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

"Social" in song lyrics

See how social is used in real songs:

  • "Okay, ? notably mobile until ? social"
    Aesop Rock f/ Rob Sonic — Dark Heart News
  • "Make riches that's far from social"
    Boot Camp Clik — Let's Get Down 2 Bizness
  • "But how you wanna stack when we aren't even social?"
    Consequence f/ Kanye West — Don't Forget 'Em (Remix)

Usage tips for "social"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "social" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for social to find words that pair well.

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