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Definition of familiar - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
knowledgeacquainted or knowledgeable about something
- She is familiar with the new software update.
2.
recognitionwell-known or easily recognized
- The song was familiar to everyone at the party.
3.
friendlinessfriendly or informal in manner
- He greeted us with a familiar smile.
4.
presumptuousnessRare more intimate than is acceptableRare
- His familiar behavior made her uncomfortable.
Noun
1.
commonly known personone who is often seen and well known
- He became a familiar at the cafe, visiting every morning for his usual coffee..
2.
friendshipRare close friend or companionRare
- She considered him a familiar and trusted him deeply.
3.
supernaturalRare UK spirit that helps a witch or wizardRare UK
- The witch's familiar took the form of a black cat.
Expressions with familiar
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have a friendly and relaxed relationship with someone
She is on familiar terms with her boss.
dealing with a subject one knows well
The professor was on familiar ground discussing quantum physics.
acting in a situation that is well-known or comfortable
She was on familiar territory when discussing her favorite subject.
person recognized but not personally known, often from shared spaces
I see that familiar stranger on the bus every morning.
person recognized because seen before
It's nice to see a familiar face in a new city.
environment one knows well
She felt comfortable in her familiar surroundings.
gradually become comfortable with something new through use or experience
You will get familiar with the controls after a few days.
situation happens in a way that is common or expected
It's the familiar story: he forgot her birthday again.
well known for a long time
The long-familiar scent of her perfume filled the room..
so well known it feels boring or annoying
The movie's plot was grindingly familiar to everyone.
person or thing closely associated with someone
He was her familiar spirit in every adventure.
Origin of familiar
Latin, familiaris (household servant)
Terms with familiar included in their meaning
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familiarity
be familiar with someone or something
relationship
intimately familiar or personal
famous
recognized or familiar to many people
common
familiar everyday or unexceptional
accustomed
familiar with something through experience
personal acquaintance
familiar through frequent experience or close knowledge
orientation
become familiar with a new place or situation
familiarization
become familiar with a skill or habit
familiarity
become familiar with something through experience
becoming familiar
start to become familiar with someone or something
familiarity
become familiar with something through experience
familiarity
be familiar with someone's name
education
be familiar with the letters of the alphabet
language
given a familiar or humorous name
repeated reason
familiar reason used again to avoid blame or responsibility
communication
term of familiar address
grandfather
familiar term for one's grandfather
unfamiliar
not familiar or strange to someone
familiar
widely known or recognized by many people
familiarity
familiar or recognized due to previous observation
familiar arguing
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
familiar argument
argue in a familiar, long-standing, and routine way
knowledge
familiar with a particular subject or activity
conflict
argue repeatedly in a petty or familiar way
Examples of familiar in a sentence
They are familiar with the latest research findings. Her face was familiar to the audience. The logo is familiar to most consumers. Her familiar tone made everyone feel at ease. The familiar atmosphere of the café was comforting. She found his familiar tone quite unsettling.
His familiar remarks were not well received. She was a familiar at the library, always in the same corner. The bartender greeted him as a familiar, knowing his order by heart. He was more than a familiar; he was family. Among her familiars, she felt at ease. Legends spoke of a familiar that guided the sorcerer. Her familiar was said to possess great wisdom.
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- French:familier, habitué, ...
- German:vertraut, Bekannter, ...
- Italian:familiarizzato, conoscente, ...
- Spanish:familiarizado, habitual, ...
- Portuguese:familiarizado, frequentador, ...
- Chinese:熟悉的, 熟人, ...
- Japanese:精通している, 顔なじみ, ...
- Arabic:مطلع, وَجْه مَأْلُوف, ...
- Hebrew:מַכִּיר, קָבוּעַ, ...
- Russian:знакомый, близкий друг, ...
- Ukrainian:знайомий, постійний відвідувач, ...
- Hindi:परिचित, जाना-पहचाना व्यक्ति, ...
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