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"Aquaint" yourself with the right spelling!

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 19/11/2024, 00:26

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Aquaint or acquaint. What's correct?

Spelling error

Why do people make this mistake?

This mistake often occurs because the letter "c" in "acquaint" is not pronounced, which can lead people to omit it when spelling the word. Additionally, words that begin with "aqua" (aquarium, aquatic etc.) are common and might influence people to mistakenly start "acquaint" with "aqua".

What is correct?

The correct spelling is "acquaint", which means to make someone aware of or familiar with something.

Examples of correct usage

Let me acquaint you with the new system.
She wanted to acquaint herself with the local customs.
The guide will acquaint you with the historical background of the site.

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