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Familiar

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Definitions for Familiar

noun
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
noun
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
Synonyms
Examples
  1. drinking companions
  2. comrades in arms
noun
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
Synonyms
familiar spirit
adjective
well known or easily recognized
Examples
  1. a familiar figure
  2. familiar songs
  3. familiar guests
adjective
within normal everyday experience
Examples
  1. common and ordinary
  2. not strange
  3. familiar ordinary objects found in every home
  4. a familiar everyday scene
  5. a familiar excuse
  6. a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences
adjective
(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
Synonyms
conversant(p) familiar(p)
Examples
  1. conversant with business trends
  2. familiar with the complex machinery
  3. he was familiar with those roads
adjective
having mutual interests or affections
Synonyms
Examples
  1. of established friendship
  2. on familiar terms
  3. pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders

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