acquaintance
/ə'kweintəns/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person known to one, but not a close friend: An acquaintance is someone you know and recognize, but with whom you do not have a deep or intimate personal relationship.
- Knowledge or experience of something: Acquaintance can also refer to familiarity with or understanding of a subject, gained through experience.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Person):
- Noun (Knowledge):
Advanced Usage
- "To make someone's acquaintance": To meet someone for the first time and get to know them slightly.
- "A nodding acquaintance": A very slight knowledge of a subject or a person you know only well enough to greet.
- "On first acquaintance": When first meeting or experiencing something.
Variants and Related Words
- Acquaint (verb): To make someone aware of or familiar with.
- Acquainted (adjective): Familiar with or knowledgeable about something; knowing someone slightly.
Synonyms
- Associate: A partner or colleague in business or work; a companion.
- Contact: A person one knows who may be of help, especially in business.
- Familiarity: Close acquaintance with or knowledge of something.
Related Phrases
- "To strike up an acquaintance": To begin a casual friendship with someone.
- "To drop an acquaintance": To deliberately end a casual relationship with someone.
Related Idioms
- "A passing acquaintance": A very slight knowledge of a subject or person.
- "More than a passing acquaintance": A deeper knowledge or longer relationship.
Noun
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a person with whom you are acquainted
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I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances
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we are friends of the family
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a relationship less intimate than friendship
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personal knowledge or information about someone or something
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