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ACQUAINTANCE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word acquaintance. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word acquaintance. (close relations)
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familiarity
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

• usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known

• close or warm friendship

• a casual manner

• an act of undue intimacy

acquaintanceship
nounn
noun

• a relationship less intimate than friendship

conversance
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

conversancy
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

fellowship
nounn
noun

• an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

• the state of being with someone

• money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research

friend
nounn
noun

• a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

• a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

• an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

• a person with whom you are acquainted

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

intimacy
nounn
noun

• close or warm friendship

• a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

• a feeling of being intimate and belonging together

knowledge
nounn
noun

• the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

Best Hypernyms For ACQUAINTANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for acquaintance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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individual information mortal person relationship somebody someone soul

Alternatives for FAMILIARITY

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