acquainted

Acquainted is an adjective meaning having knowledge or experience of something or being familiar with someone or something. It conveys a sense of basic awareness rather than deep expertise. It is commonly used with the preposition with, as in be acquainted with something or be acquainted with someone.

The related verb acquaint means to cause someone to know or to inform someone about something. The construction acquaint someone with something indicates presenting information to someone so they become familiar with it, while the reflexive phrase become acquainted with describes the process of getting to know something or someone. The noun form acquaintance refers to a person one knows slightly or casually, rather than a close friend.

Usage notes and nuance: acquainted implies a level of familiarity that is more than not knowing, but not necessarily intimate knowledge. It is often used for general or preliminary familiarity rather than detailed expertise. Be mindful of context, as someone can be freshly acquainted with a topic or more deeply acquainted through study or experience.

Examples: I am acquainted with the project requirements. She became acquainted with the city during her stay. The guide will acquaint you with the safety procedures. They are not very well acquainted with the local laws, so they asked for assistance. An acquaintance is someone you know on a casual basis, not a close friend.