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"I got acquainted with" vs "I got acquainted to"

Both "I got acquainted with" and "I got acquainted to" are commonly used phrases, but the correct one is "I got acquainted with." The preposition "with" is the correct choice to indicate the person or thing with whom you became acquainted.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

I got acquainted with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I got acquainted with" when you want to express that you have become familiar with a person or thing.

Examples:

  • I got acquainted with my new neighbors yesterday.
  • She got acquainted with the local customs during her trip.
  • He got acquainted with the company's policies on his first day.
  • They got acquainted with the new technology quickly.
  • We got acquainted with the history of the town through a guided tour.

Alternatives:

  • I became acquainted with
  • I got to know
  • I familiarized myself with
  • I made friends with
  • I met

I got acquainted to

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "to" is not used to indicate becoming acquainted with someone or something.

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