Acquaintance
/əˈkweɪntəns/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
I have some acquaintance with chemistry.
Do you have a business acquaintance in Randolph., Ltd?
CEFR Practice Quiz
He is more of a casual ____ than a close friend of mine.