acquaintance
/ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ noun B1- 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. · I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.
- A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.
- Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).
- Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).
Plural acquaintances
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A fortnight’s acquaintance is certainly very little.
It is very unlucky; but as I have actually paid the visit, we cannot escape the acquaintance now.”
I was sure you loved your girls too well to neglect such an acquaintance.
At our time of life, it is not so pleasant, I can tell you, to be making new acquaintances every day; but for your sakes we would do anything.
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