Acquaintance-Friend | Commonly Confused Words

Acquaintance

/əˈkweɪntəns/

A person you know but who is not a close friend

Our acquaintance began through a shared hobby.He introduced himself as a mutual acquaintance.Over time, our acquaintance blossomed into friendship.

/frend/

A person with whom you have a bond of mutual affection, usually not related to you

John is my best friend.But Duncan and his friends walked away quickly."A very good friend of mine," concluded D'Artagnan.

A friend is someone you have a strong bond with, while an acquaintance is more of a casual or less intimate connection.
You often share personal thoughts and feelings with a friend, but you may only share general information with an acquaintance.
Friend typically implies a closer relationship than acquaintance'.
The term acquaintance is often used to describe someone you know but are not necessarily close with.
In social settings, you might introduce your friend by name and spend time together, while mention of an acquaintance might involve less personal interaction.