B2
acquaintance vs buddy vs friend vs mate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| acquaintancenoun/əˈkweɪn.təns/ | Meaning a person you know a little but who is not a close friend | Goes with casual acquaintance | Example At the wedding, I met many old acquaintances from high school. |
| buddynoun/ˈbʌd.i/ | Meaning a close friend, usually a man; also a friendly way to talk to a man | Goes with old buddy | Example Me and my old college buddy still play football every Sunday morning. |
| friendnoun/frend/ | Meaning a person you know well and like, who is not a family member | Goes with — | Example My best friend lives in Da Nang, so we talk on the phone. |
| matenoun/meɪt/ | Meaning (informal, mainly British) a friend; also someone you share a room, class or job with; an animal's partner | Goes with best mate | Example I'm going to watch the football with a few mates tonight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We were introduced by a mutual .