Acquaintance (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A relationship less intimate than friendship.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Personal knowledge or information about someone or something.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- I've known her for years, but she's still just an acquaintance, I don't really know her that well.
- He's a casual acquaintance from work, we exchange pleasantries but don't really talk about anything meaningful.
- The professor's acquaintance with the artist gave her valuable insight into the artwork's meaning.
- After a few conversations, I realized that my acquaintance with the topic was superficial at best.
- Her acquaintance with the local culture helped her navigate the unfamiliar city with ease.