social media
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. It is commonly used to connect with friends, family, and brands through the internet.
Examples
3 of 5I check my social media every morning when I wake up.
I check my social media every morning when I wake up.
The organization utilizes social media to provide official updates to the public.
The organization utilizes social media to provide official updates to the public.
Are you on social media or do you prefer texting?
Are you on social media or do you prefer texting?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Social' party where you share different 'Media' like photos and videos with friends.
Quick Quiz
I saw the news _____ social media this morning.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
Examples
I check my social media every morning when I wake up.
everydayI check my social media every morning when I wake up.
The organization utilizes social media to provide official updates to the public.
formalThe organization utilizes social media to provide official updates to the public.
Are you on social media or do you prefer texting?
informalAre you on social media or do you prefer texting?
Research indicates that social media has a significant impact on modern communication patterns.
academicResearch indicates that social media has a significant impact on modern communication patterns.
Our business needs to improve its social media presence to reach younger customers.
businessOur business needs to improve its social media presence to reach younger customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
social media influencer
a person with many followers who influences others
social media presence
the visibility of a person or brand online
scroll through social media
to spend time looking at posts on a feed
Often Confused With
The internet is the global system of connected computers; social media refers to specific apps and sites used for interaction.
Usage Notes
In modern English, 'social media' is usually treated as a singular mass noun (e.g., 'social media is fun'), though technically 'media' is the plural of 'medium'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'in social media'), but the correct preposition is always 'on' (e.g., 'on social media').
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Social' party where you share different 'Media' like photos and videos with friends.
Word Origin
'Social' comes from the Latin 'socialis' (meaning companionable), and 'media' is the plural of 'medium' (a channel of communication).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Social media has become the primary way many people globally maintain long-distance relationships and receive daily news.
Quick Quiz
I saw the news _____ social media this morning.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
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