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Acquaintance

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Meanings of Acquaintance

Noun

  • Knowing someone, but not being very close friends.
  • A person you know, but not very well.
  • The group of people you know a little bit.

Explanation of the word: Acquaintance

An acquaintance is someone you know, but not very well. It's like a friend you see sometimes, but you don't play together all the time.

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Translations for the word: Acquaintance

hindi
परिचित

parichit

मित्रता

mitrata

जान-पहचान

jaan-pehchaan

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Acquaintance

What does 'acquaintance' mean?
An acquaintance is someone you know, but not very well. They are not a close friend.
How do you pronounce 'acquaintance'?
You say 'acquaintance' like this: uh-KWAIN-tuhns.
What is the origin of the word 'acquaintance'?
The word 'acquaintance' comes from the Old French word 'acointier', which means to make known.
What is the meaning of 'acquaintance' in Bengali?
The word 'acquaintance' in Bengali is 'পরিচিত' (Parichita).