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 personal bond with.
An acquaintance is someone you know, but the relationship is more casual and not as deep.
You often spend time with friends and have shared experiences.
Acquaintances might be people you meet at social events but don't see regularly.
Friendships usually involve emotional support, while acquaintances are more about surface-level interactions.