acquainted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
knowing someone personally, but not as a close friend.
personally known to one another; describes a relationship that is more than a stranger but less than a close friend.
Simple“We are acquainted through work, but we have never met for coffee.”
In context“Although they had been professionally acquainted for several years, they had never discussed matters outside of their immediate legal cases.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'become acquainted with'.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having knowledge or information about a particular topic or situation.
having personal or shared knowledge of a subject, situation, or fact; typically follows the verb 'to be' or 'to get'.
Simple“You should get acquainted with the safety rules before using the machine.”
In context“The new manager spent her first week getting acquainted with the company's complex internal filing system.”
UsageRequires the preposition 'with' when followed by an object.
PitfallI am acquainted to the new rules. I am acquainted with the new rules.Always use the preposition 'with' after acquainted when describing what you know.
“The really vigorous moulds escape frequently in this way.” Hearing all this made me want to get acquainted with Physarum myself.”