word
Acquaintance
Uh-KWAY-ntuhns
/ʌˈkweɪntʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
acquaintance
Dictionary meaning
Personal knowledge or information about someone or something.
Examples
- I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances.
Synonyms: familiarity
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