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Meaning of the word acquaintances in English

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acquaintances

US /əˈkweɪn.tənsɪz/
UK /əˈkweɪn.tənsɪz/

Plural Noun

people one knows slightly, but who are not close friends

Example:
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Most of my social interactions are with acquaintances rather than close friends.
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We have many mutual acquaintances from our old neighborhood.
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