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The word "acquaintance" is primarily a noun. As a noun, it refers to a person one knows slightly but who is not a close friend. It can also refer to the state of being acquainted or familiar with someone or something.
Acquaintance
The word 'acquaintance' originates from Middle English "acqueyntaunce," which comes from the Old French "acointance," derived from the verb "acointier," meaning to make known or to inform. Its roots can be traced further back to the Latin "acquaintare," which means to make known or to recognize.
The word 'acquaintance' is pronounced as /əˈkwāntəns/. It can be broken down phonetically as "uh-KWAYN-tuhns."
The word 'acquaintance' can be used in a sentence like this: "Although we were only acquaintances, I felt a strong connection with her during our brief conversations." When using the word, it's important to ensure correct spelling, noting that it contains the letters 'q,' 'u,' and 'i' in that order, and to understand that it refers to a person one knows slightly but not intimately, distinguishing it from the term 'friend.'