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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Familiar vs acquianted

She had become acquainted with most important writers of Russian literature.

She had become familiar with most important writers of Russian literature.


Any difference?

  

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anonymous She had become acquainted with most important writers of Russian literature. She had become familiar with most important writers of Russian literature. Any difference?

  • anonymous She had become acquainted with most important writers of Russian literature.
  • She had become familiar with most important writers of Russian literature.
  • Any difference?
  • Yes.
  • ' Become familiar means to "know".
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anonymous

She had become acquainted with most important writers of Russian literature.

She had become familiar with most important writers of Russian literature.


Any difference?


Yes. 'Familiar' implies a stronger connection than 'acquainted.'

Become acquainted means to 'know about.'

Become familiar means to "know

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*with the works. Thanks for your correction.

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