B1nounrelationships
US/əˈkweɪn.təns/
UK/əˈkweɪn.təns/
a person you know a little but who is not a close friend
In context
He's not really a friend, just an acquaintance from my old office.
I got the job through a friend of an acquaintance.
At the wedding, I met many old acquaintances from high school.
Words that go with acquaintance
adjective + noun
- casual acquaintanceShe is only a casual acquaintance, not a close friend.
- old acquaintanceI ran into an old acquaintance at the airport.
- mutual acquaintanceWe were introduced by a mutual acquaintance.
verb + noun
- make the acquaintance ofI was happy to make the acquaintance of your parents.
noun + noun
- business acquaintanceHe invited a business acquaintance to dinner.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is my acquaintance friend.Correct: She is an acquaintance of mine.