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
1
Familiar with someone or something, usually not deeply.
"They became acquainted at a conference years ago."
How to use acquainted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving some familiarity with a person or subject.
Common pairings
get acquainted
become acquainted with
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more acquainted
- Superlative
- most acquainted
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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.
