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familiar
adjective(fa-mil-i-ar)(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
Synonyms: conversant,
Examples:
Familiar with the complex machinery.
He was familiar with those roads.
He was familiar with those roads.
familiar
adjective(fa-mil-i-ar)having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
Synonyms: intimate,
Examples:
On familiar terms.
familiar
noun(fa-mil-i-ar)a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
Synonyms: familiar spirit,
familiar
noun(fa-mil-i-ar)a friend who is frequently in the company of another
familiar
noun(fa-mil-i-ar)a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
familiar
adjective(fa-mil-i-ar)well known or easily recognized
Antonyms: unfamiliar,
Examples:
A familiar figure.
Familiar songs.
Familiar guests.
Familiar songs.
Familiar guests.
familiar
adjective(fa-mil-i-ar)within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange
Antonyms: strange,
Examples:
Familiar ordinary objects found in every home.
A familiar everyday scene.
A familiar excuse.
A day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences.
A familiar everyday scene.
A familiar excuse.
A day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences.