acquainted (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈkweɪntɪd/
Definition
Having met someone before or possessing a basic knowledge of a subject.
Examples
I am already acquainted with the basic safety procedures for this laboratory.
They became acquainted during a summer internship in London.
She is well acquainted with the local history of the village.
How to Use acquainted
- acquainted with (prepositional phrase)
- having knowledge of or experience with something — "Are you acquainted with the new software?"
- get acquainted (collocation)
- to begin to know someone or something — "We used the first hour to get acquainted."
Synonyms of acquainted
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