English to English Dictionary

/ˌsoʊ.ʃəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [sociability]

[noun] The quality or state of being inclined to seek out and enjoy the company of others; friendliness and gregariousness.

/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ [social]

[adjective] Relating to society or its organization.

/ˈsoʊʃəl ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/

[noun] The ability to understand and respond to social cues, dynamics, and the unspoken feelings or intentions of others without conscious reasoning or explicit analysis; an instinctive grasp of social situations.

/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl nɔːrm/ [social norm]

[noun] An unwritten rule or standard of behavior that is considered acceptable or expected by a particular social group or culture.

/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl.nəs/ [socialness]

[noun] The quality or state of being social; a natural tendency to seek out companionship and interact with others.

/səˈsaɪ.ə.təl/ [societal]

[adjective] Relating to society, its organization, or the collective relations and values of a community.

/ˈsɒkɪts/ [sockets]

[noun] Plural form of socket: a hollow device or receptacle into which an electrical plug, bulb, or mechanical part is inserted.

/ˈsoʊ.fə/ [sofa]

[noun] A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, designed for more than one person to sit on comfortably.

/sɒft/ [soft]

[adjective] Easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.

/sɒft roʊ/ [soft roe]

[noun] The ripe testes or milt of a male fish, often used as an article of food.

/ˌsɒft ˈtʌtʃ/ [soft touch]

[noun] A person who is easily persuaded to give money, lend assistance, or grant favors due to their generous or gullible nature.

/ˈsɒft.nəs/ [softness]

[noun] The quality or state of being easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.

/ˈsɑːft.wɛɹ dɪˌvɛl.ə.pɚ/ [software developer]

[noun] A person or entity that conceives, designs, programs, tests, and maintains computer applications, frameworks, or software systems.

/ˈsɒft.wɛər ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪər/ [software engineer]

[noun] A professional who applies the principles of engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software.

/sɔɪl/ [soil]

[noun] The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.

/ˈsɔɪl ˌsaɪ.əns/ [soil science]

[noun] The branch of science concerned with the formation, classification, mapping, and physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils, often in relation to their use and management.

/ˈsɔɪli/ [soily]

[adjective] Resembling, containing, or covered with soil; dirty or earthy in texture or appearance.

/swɑːˈreɪ/ [soiree]

[noun] An evening party or social gathering, typically held in a private house for conversation, music, or entertainment.