Friend-Acquaintance | Commonly Confused Words

Friend

/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.

/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.

Remember that a friend is someone youre close to, while an acquaintance is someone you know but arent necessarily close with.
A friend is someone you would regularly spend time with, but an acquaintance is someone you would only see in specific situations like work or parties.
Friends are people you trust and share personal information with, while acquaintances are more people you've met and recognize.
Consider that friendships usually involve emotional bonds, while acquaintances are more like social connections.
You may call a friend for help in difficult times, but an acquaintance is less likely to be involved unless it's a coincidental meeting.