Meaning

plural of acquaintance

acquaintance

  1. (uncountable) 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. (countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.
  3. (uncountable) Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).
  4. (countable, uncountable) Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).

Frequency

C2

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