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Meaning of word familiar from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

familiar   noun

Meaning : A person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support.

Meaning : A friend who is frequently in the company of another.

Example : Drinking companions.
Comrades in arms.

Synonyms : associate, companion, comrade, fellow

Meaning : A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard.

Synonyms : familiar spirit

familiar   adjective

Meaning : Well known or easily recognized.

Example : A familiar figure.
Familiar songs.
Familiar guests.

Not known or well known.

A name unfamiliar to most.
Be alert at night especially in unfamiliar surroundings.
unfamiliar

Meaning : Within normal everyday experience. Common and ordinary. Not strange.

Example : 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.

Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected. Slightly odd or even a bit weird.

A strange exaltation that was indefinable.
A strange fantastical mind.
What a strange sense of humor she has.
strange, unusual

Meaning : (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly.

Example : Conversant with business trends.
Familiar with the complex machinery.
He was familiar with those roads.

Synonyms : conversant

Meaning : Having mutual interests or affections. Of established friendship.

Example : On familiar terms.
Pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders.

Synonyms : intimate