adjective Uncommon

acquainted

uh-KWAYN-tihd

Acquainted (adjective) means familiar with someone or something, usually not deeply. Example: “They became acquainted at a conference years ago.”

adjective

Familiar with someone or something, usually not deeply.

"They became acquainted at a conference years ago."

How to Use Acquainted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving some familiarity with a person or subject.

Common pairings

get acquainted become acquainted with

more acquainted comparative, most acquainted superlative

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They became _____ at a conference years ago.

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What does “acquainted” mean?

The word “acquainted” means familiar with someone or something, usually not deeply. In plain terms, having some familiarity with a person or subject.

How do you pronounce “acquainted”?

“Acquainted” is pronounced uh-KWAYN-tihd (/əˈkweɪntɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “acquainted” in a sentence?

Here is “acquainted” used in a sentence: “They became acquainted at a conference years ago.”

What part of speech is “acquainted”?

“Acquainted” is an adjective.

Is “acquainted” a common word?

“Acquainted” is an uncommon word in modern English.