acquaintances
|ac-quain-tanc-es|
B2
/əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
(acquaintance)
slight familiarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acquaintance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acointance', where 'acointier' meant 'to make known'.
Historical Evolution
'acointance' transformed into the Middle English word 'aqueyntance', and eventually became the modern English word 'acquaintance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make known or familiar', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person one knows slightly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people one knows slightly, but who are not close friends.
I have many acquaintances in the city, but only a few close friends.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45