Please, sign up or log in to not lose your learning progress!

"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.

Recommended posts in Grammar

Brought to light: why "has brung" misses the mark

Brought to light: why "has brung" misses the mark

People often incorrectly apply regular verb conjugation rules or misunderstand ... Learn more →

Why "he seen" doesn't see the light of proper grammar

Why "he seen" doesn't see the light of proper grammar

People often make this error due to the influence of ... Learn more →

Why "standart" stumbles: understanding the error

Why "standart" stumbles: understanding the error

The error "standart" likely arises due to the influence of ... Learn more →

Why "buyed" isn't in your dictionary

Why "buyed" isn't in your dictionary

People might use "buyed" by applying a regular past tense ... Learn more →