Acquaintance or Aquaintence
“Acquaintance” is correct; “aquaintence” is incorrect.
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aquaintence
Incorrect spelling - “Aquaintence” is a misspelling.
"aquaintence" is a common misspelling of "acquaintance". Always use "acquaintance" when referring to the correct word.
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acquaintance
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Acquaintance” means a known person.
Definition of acquaintance
"acquaintance": “Acquaintance” means a known person.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for acquaintance
- • associate
- • contact
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She is an acquaintance.
"Correct:" New acquaintance formed.
"Correct:" Business acquaintance.
"Correct:" Friendly acquaintance.
"Incorrect:" She is an aquaintence.
"Incorrect:" New aquaintence.
Notes:
- • Ends with ‘-ance’.
- • Common typo.
- • Keep ‘acqu’.
- • Noun form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is aquaintence correct?
A: No.
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Acquaintance.
Summary
Always use “acquaintance.”