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Uncommonacquaintance
The correct spelling is acquaintance.
How to pronounce acquaintance
/əˈkweɪntəns/
nounIPA: /əˈkweɪntəns/
Say it like: Akw-ayn-tan-se
The correct spelling is acquaintance. A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. For example: "I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him."
Usage Examples
“I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.
- 2.A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.
- 3.Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).
- 4.Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).
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