Dictionary Entry

acquaintance

noun

Find the meaning of the word acquaintance, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

Meaning

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a person one knows but not closely

Example Sentence

She ran into an old acquaintance from college at the conference.

Usage Note

Use when you need a polite, neutral label for someone you recognize but don’t consider a close friend.

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