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Meaning of familiar

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

familiar

Pronunciation:/fəˈmɪl.i.ə//fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

    Example: The witch’s familiar was a black cat.

  2. A member of one's family or household.

  3. A member of a pope's or bishop's household.

  4. A close friend.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

    Example: there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar

  2. Acquainted.

    Example: I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears

  3. Intimate or friendly.

    Example: we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar

  4. Inappropriately intimate or friendly.

    Example: Don’t be familiar with me, boy!