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Acquaintance Definition & Meaning

acquaintance
noun
  1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  2. a relationship less intimate than friendship
  3. a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family"

"Acquaintance" in song lyrics

See how acquaintance is used in real songs:

  • "You are just my acquaintance"
    Fluent — Dreams Come True
  • "I explained her the blessing just to meet her acquaintance"
    Knowdaverbs f/Jason Eskridge — Equeena
  • "Everybody's a thief and a liar once they make my acquaintance"
    Mia X — Hoodlum Poetry

Usage tips for "acquaintance"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "acquaintance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for acquaintance to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does acquaintance mean?
personal knowledge or information about someone or something a relationship less intimate than friendship a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family"
What part of speech is acquaintance?
Acquaintance is a noun.
How many definitions does acquaintance have?
Acquaintance has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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