acquaintances Definition
people whom one knows but who are not close friends.
Using acquaintances: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquaintances" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I have many acquaintances from work.
Example
She has a wide circle of acquaintances.
Example
He is on friendly terms with his acquaintances.
acquaintances Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for acquaintances
- associates
- colleagues
- contacts
Antonyms for acquaintances
- friends
- companions
Phrases with acquaintances
a person who is recognized by sight but with whom one has little or no interaction
Example
I have a nodding acquaintance with my neighbor, but we've never really spoken.
casual acquaintance
someone whom one knows slightly or casually
Example
We're just casual acquaintances; we met at a party once and exchanged numbers.
to meet someone for the first time
Example
I'm excited to make the acquaintance of the new employee tomorrow.
Origins of acquaintances
from Old French 'acointier', meaning 'make known'
Summary: acquaintances in Brief
'Acquaintances' [əˈkweɪntənsɪz] are people whom one knows but who are not close friends. They can be colleagues, associates, or contacts, and are often recognized by sight but with whom one has little or no interaction. Phrases like 'nodding acquaintance' and 'casual acquaintance' describe different levels of familiarity, while 'make the acquaintance of' means to meet someone for the first time.
