What does acquaintance mean?
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A person you know, but you're not quite friends with yet. Examples: a co-worker or a colleague, a friend of a friend, someone who lives in your street or building, etc.
- NaemaAn English teacher
someone you know
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Someone you know, someone I know and am acquainted with
Acquaintance is referred to as someone you know
An acquaintance is someone you already know maybe coworker or friend.
An acquaintance is someone you are familiar with (and have had some interactions with), but do not have a close relationship with. A coworker or colleague you only see at work is usually an acquaintance.
Someone who you know that is not a close friend, but is also not a stranger.
Hello, yes, Acquaintance refers to a person you know, but not very well. It's someone you have met or come across, and you may recognize them or have had a conversation with them, but you haven't developed a close or deep relationship with them yet. An acquaintance is someone who is more than a stranger, but less than a close friend. They are people you may say "hello" to and have small talk with, but you may not know much about their personal life or have a strong emotional connection with them. Acquaintances are often people you meet through work, school, or other social activities. Hope this helps.
