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familiar
(f/@/'m/I/l/j//@/r )

adjective (a)

  • well known or easily recognized(adj.all)
    Example:
    A familiar figure.
    Familiar songs.
    Familiar guests.
    Antonym:
    unfamiliar
    source: wordnet30
  • within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange(adj.all)
    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.
    Antonym:
    strange, unusual
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to a family; domestic.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support(noun.person)
    source: wordnet30
  • a friend who is frequently in the company of another(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    associate, companion, comrade, fellow
    source: wordnet30
  • a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    familiar spirit
    source: wordnet30
  • An intimate; a companion.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly(adj.all)
    Example:
    Familiar with the complex machinery.
    He was familiar with those roads.
    Synonym:
    conversant
    source: wordnet30
  • having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship(adj.all)
    Example:
    On familiar terms.
    Synonym:
    intimate
    source: wordnet30
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