acquaintances

Meaning in Bengali:

পরিচিত (porichit), পরিচিতি (porichiti), পরিচিত ব্যক্তি (porichit byakti)

Part of Speech:

Noun

Pronunciation:

/əˈkweɪntənsɪz/

Short Definition:

Acquaintances refer to people whom one knows, but not intimately or closely. They are individuals with whom one has a casual or superficial relationship.

Synonyms:

– Associates
– Colleagues
– Companions
– Contacts
– Friends

Antonyms:

– Strangers (অপরিচিত, aporichit)
– Unknowns (অজানা, ajana)
– Outsiders (বাইরের লোক, bairer lok)
– Aliens (পরদেশী, porodeshi)
– Foreigners (বিদেশী, bideshi)

Origin:

The word “acquaintances” originated from the Middle English word “aqueintance,” which came from the Old French word “acointance.” It is derived from the verb “acointer,” meaning “make known” or “make familiar.” The term has been in use since the 14th century.

Nearby Words:

– Acquaintance (Noun)
– Acquaint (Verb)
– Acquainted (Adjective)
– Acquaintanceship (Noun)
– Acquaintant (Noun)

Acquaintances in Literature Quotes:

– “A true friend is someone who is always there for you, through thick and thin. Acquaintances may come and go, but true friends are like stars, brightening your darkest nights.” – Unknown
– “In the journey of life, we meet many acquaintances, but only a few become true friends who stay with us forever.” – Anonymous
– “Acquaintances are like autumn leaves, scattered by the wind. True friends are like evergreen trees, standing tall and strong.” – Unknown
– “Acquaintances are the flowers that bloom for a season, while true friends are the roots that keep us grounded.” – Anonymous

Meaning in Different Languages:

– Hindi: परिचित (parichit)
– Nepali: परिचित (parichit)
– Urdu: آشنائی (aashnaai)
– Tamil: அறிவுள்ளவர்கள் (aṟivuḷḷavarkaḷ)
– Telugu: పరిచయం (parichayam)
– Arabic: معارف (ma’arif)
– Chinese: 熟人 (shúrén)
– Japanese: 知人 (chijin)
– Russian: Знакомые (znakomyye)

For more information, you can visit:
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– Dictionary.com
– TheFreeDictionary.com