FAMILIAR

/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. noun a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support.
  2. noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another. — synonyms: companion, comrade, fellow, associate
  3. noun a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard. — synonyms: familiar_spirit
  4. adjective well known or easily recognized.
  5. adjective within normal everyday experience.
  6. adjective (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly. — synonyms: conversant(p), familiar(p)
  7. adjective having mutual interests or affections. — synonyms: intimate

Examples

  • “The witch’s familiar was a black cat.”
  • “there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar”
  • “I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears”

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