acquainted

[əˈkweɪntɪd]

acquainted Definition

• 1. having knowledge or experience of a particular thing
• 2. having been introduced to someone but not knowing them well

Using acquainted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquainted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am acquainted with the rules of the game.

• Example

  She is acquainted with the history of the city.

• Example

  He was only slightly acquainted with his new neighbor.

• Example

  We became acquainted through mutual friends.

acquainted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquainted

• familiar
• versed
• knowledgeable

Antonyms for acquainted

• unfamiliar
• unaware
• ignorant

Phrases with acquainted

• get acquainted

  to become familiar with someone or something

  Example

  Let's get acquainted with the new software before we start using it.

• well acquainted

  to know someone or something very well

  Example

  They are well acquainted with the challenges of running a small business.

• make oneself acquainted with

  to learn about or become familiar with something

  Example

  Before starting the job, he made himself acquainted with the company's policies and procedures.

Origins of acquainted

from Old French 'acointier', meaning 'make known'

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Summary: acquainted in Brief

'Acquainted' [əˈkweɪntɪd] means having knowledge or experience of a particular thing or having been introduced to someone but not knowing them well. It can be used in phrases like 'get acquainted,' meaning to become familiar with someone or something, and 'well acquainted,' meaning to know someone or something very well. Formal equivalents include 'familiar with' and 'knowledgeable about,' while informal equivalents include 'in the know about' and 'up on.'