like
/laɪk/A tap on social media that shows you enjoy somebody's post.
Example: My photo got fifty likes in one hour.
A110 words · Beginner
Social Media vocabulary — A1
Simple words for using social media, such as like, friend and follow, plus join, leave and member. It also covers public and live, words learners meet when talking about social networks.
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10friend
/frɛnd/A person you know and like, especially one you add so you can see their posts.
Example:
She added her new colleague as a friend online.
follow
/ˈfɑloʊ/To choose to see someone's posts regularly by connecting to their account.
Example:
I follow my favourite singer on social media.
public
/ˈpʌblɪk/Able to be seen by anyone, not only the people you choose.
Example:
Make sure your profile isn't public if you want more privacy.
live
/laɪv/Happening and being shown in real time, as it is actually happening.
Example:
She went live to answer questions from her fans.
join
/dʒɔɪn/To become a member of a group, page, or platform.
Example:
She decided to join a cooking group online.
leave
/liv/To stop being a member of a group, or to exit a page.
Example:
He chose to leave the group after the argument.
show
/ʃoʊ/To let other people see a photo or video by putting it on your account.
Example:
She likes to show her paintings online.
view
/vju/To look at something, such as a video or photo, on a screen.
Example:
Thousands of people view the video every hour.
member
/ˈmɛmbər/A person who has joined an online group and can post in it.
Example:
She became a member of the online book club.
