knowing someone
Having met before
Knowing someone ranges from bare recognition to deep familiarity.
You might know someone by name, by sight, or by reputation without ever speaking.
I know her from work suggests acquaintance.
I've known him for twenty years implies sustained relationship.
To truly know someone is to understand their character, motives, and inner life—a depth that takes time: You think you know someone, and then they surprise you.
In Biblical and literary usage, to know someone can mean to have sexual intercourse.
- familiarityKnowledge through experience
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- old friendLong-established companion
- relationshipConnection between entities
- shared experiencesEvents undergone together
acquaintance · intimacy · empathy · mentorships · contact · connection · association · peer groups · recognition · rapport · life story · shared history · affiliation · understanding · trust · mutual respect · bonding · personal bond
knowing someoneisolation
Complete separation from others
social alienation · anonymity · unfamiliarity · being alone · solitude
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