“Acquaintance” is correct; “Acquantance” is a common spelling mistake.
Incorrect spelling - "Acquantance is incorrect; extra 'q' is wrong."
"Acquantance" is a common misspelling of "Acquaintance". Always use "Acquaintance" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Acquaintance — a person you know slightly, not closely."
"Acquaintance": "Acquaintance — a person you know slightly, not closely."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" I met an acquaintance at the party.
"Correct:" She is just an acquaintance, not a friend.
"Correct:" Business acquaintances can help networking.
"Correct:" He became acquainted with many acquaintances.
"Incorrect:" I met an acquantance.
"Incorrect:" She is just an acquantance.
"Incorrect:" Business acquantances can help networking.
A: Acquaintance.
A: A person you know casually.
A: Extra 'q' inserted incorrectly.
"Acquaintance is correct; Acquantance is always wrong. Remember ‘c-q-u-a-i-n-t’ for correct spelling."