acquaintance
Translation
a person one knows slightly, knowledge or experience of something
Examples
He's a business acquaintance, not a close friend.
He's a business acquaintance, not a close friend.
I have some acquaintance with the subject.
I have some acquaintance with the subject.
It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Grammar Patterns
an acquaintance a person you know He's a business acquaintance, not a close friend.
acquaintance ((with sth.)) knowledge of (sth.) I have some acquaintance with the subject.
make sb's acquaintance to meet someone for the first time It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Similar Words
Etymology
From the verb 'acquaint' + '-ance' (a suffix forming nouns of action, state, or quality).
Memory Tips
An 'acquaintance' is someone you are 'acquainted' with, but not necessarily a friend.