When Is Acquaintance Used in a Sentence?

Examples of acquaintance in a Sentence
our family's close acquaintance with our neighbors She struck up an acquaintance with a man from the city. He seemed cold at first, but on closer acquaintance I realized that he was just shy. While he has some acquaintance with the subject, he is not an expert.

How do you use acquaintance in a sentence?

Acquaintance Sentence Examples
  1. He's not a casual acquaintance whom you barely know.
  2. He had an acquaintance with the literature.
  3. Happy to make your acquaintance, Miss Sidwell.
  4. Be sure to come: you may meet some old acquaintance.

What is the difference between friend and acquaintance?

An acquaintance is a person you know, but who is not a close friend. It's the person you run into in the hallway or feel comfortable meeting in a group setting, but usually not by yourself. A casual friend is a person you are more emotionally attached to. ... An intimate friend is someone you can share anything with.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.