Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
"He has maintained his sobriety for five years."
a person's nickname or descriptive name
"The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'."
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
"He loves to play soccer with his friends."
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
"Her sociability made her popular in the office."
friendly and willing to talk to and engage with others
"She is a very sociable person who loves meeting new people."
relating to society or its organization
"She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people."
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
"Social justice ensures equality of opportunity."
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
"Social media often causes delays."
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
"Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum."
a political and economic system in which the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole
"Socialism advocates for collective ownership of resources."
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
"He is a well-known socialist writer."
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
"He is very active socially and attends many events."
Relating to society or social relationships.
"Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate."
the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community
"In a modern society, technology plays a crucial role in shaping daily life."
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
"Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities."
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
"She is studying sociology at university."
Combining social and political factors.
"Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions."
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
"He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house."
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
"I need to buy new socks for winter."
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
"His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain."
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
"Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body."
a comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.
"She sat on the sofa and started reading her favorite book."
easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm
"The pillow was so soft that I fell asleep within minutes."
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
"Heat will soften the butter quickly."
in a gentle or quiet way.
"She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
"He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer."
the top layer of earth in which plants grow
"The soil in this region is very fertile, making it ideal for farming."
The removal of topsoil by wind, water, or other natural forces, reducing agricultural productivity.
"Soil erosion reduces agricultural productivity."
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
"Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity."
dirty or stained; not clean
"His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud."
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
"She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer."
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
"The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal."
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
"She found solace in music after the loss of her father."
Relating to or determined by the sun
"The house is powered by solar energy."
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
"The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month."
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
"Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions."
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
"Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun."
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
"He soldered the broken wires back together."
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
"The soldier marched proudly with his unit."
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
"The soldiers marched proudly down the street."
being the only one; single and not shared with others
"She was the sole survivor of the accident."
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
"His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases."
only; not involving anyone or anything else
"He is solely responsible for the decision."
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
"The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial."
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
"The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity."
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
"The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims."
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
"She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract."
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
"She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students."
Care or concern for someone or something.
"His mother showed great solicitude for his safety."
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
"The ground was solid underfoot."
