26984 words

familiar

6 definitions ā€¢ 10 examples
1
easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before:

Examples:

familiar face There were one or two familiar faces (= people I knew).
strangely familiar The house looked strangely familiar, though she knew she'd never been there before.
familiar to The street was familiar to me.
2
to know something or someone well:

Examples:

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with your poetry.
3
informal and friendly, sometimes in a way that does not show respect to someone who is not a family member or close friend:

Examples:

He patted her back in an overly familiar way.
familiar with He doesn't like to be too familiar with his staff.
4
a close friend, or a spirit in the shape of a cat, bird, or other animal that is the close companion of a witch
5
easy to recognize because previously experienced:

Examples:

familiar sights
a familiar face
Iā€™m not familiar with current research in the field.
6
informal or friendly, esp. more than is expected:

Examples:

Her familiar tone makes her writing more effective.

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