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Definition of «acquaintance»

An acquaintance is a person whom one knows, but with whom they have not developed a close or intimate relationship. It refers to someone who you are familiar with, but may not be very well-acquainted with their personal life or details. An acquaintance can range from casual interactions such as meeting someone at a party or in passing, to more regular interactions like seeing them occasionally in social settings.

Usage examples

  1. I bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store yesterday.
  2. My roommate introduced me to one of her acquaintances at a party last night.
  3. During my vacation, I met a local who became an acquaintance of mine.
  4. I've been attending the same yoga class for months, so I've made some acquaintances there.
  5. One of my acquaintances from college recently got a job promotion.
  6. I saw my former boss at a networking event and we exchanged pleasantries like acquaintances do.
  7. I often run into acquaintances from my neighborhood while walking my dog in the park.
  8. I invited a few acquaintances over for a casual dinner at my place.
  9. After joining a photography club, I started to make acquaintances with fellow photography enthusiasts.
  10. While waiting at the doctor's office, I struck up a conversation with a friendly acquaintance.

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