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Definition of Familiar
1. Noun. A person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support.
2. Adjective. Well known or easily recognized. "Familiar guests"
Attributes: Familiarity
Similar to: Acquainted, Beaten, Long-familiar, Well-known, Old
Also: Known
Derivative terms: Familiarity
Antonyms: Unfamiliar
Similar to: Acquainted, Beaten, Long-familiar, Well-known, Old
Also: Known
Derivative terms: Familiarity
Antonyms: Unfamiliar
3. Noun. A friend who is frequently in the company of another. "Comrades in arms"
Exact synonyms: Associate, Companion, Comrade, Fellow
Specialized synonyms: Date, Escort, Playfellow, Playmate, Tovarich, Tovarisch
Generic synonyms: Friend
Derivative terms: Associate, Companion, Companionship, Comradely, Comradeship, Fellowship
Specialized synonyms: Date, Escort, Playfellow, Playmate, Tovarich, Tovarisch
Generic synonyms: Friend
Derivative terms: Associate, Companion, Companionship, Comradely, Comradeship, Fellowship
4. Adjective. Within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange. "A day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences"
5. Noun. A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard.
6. Adjective. (usually followed by 'with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly. "He was familiar with those roads"
Exact synonyms: Conversant
Similar to: Informed
Derivative terms: Conversance, Conversancy, Familiarity
Similar to: Informed
Derivative terms: Conversance, Conversancy, Familiarity
7. Adjective. Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship. "Pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
Definition of Familiar
1. a. Of or pertaining to a family; domestic.
2. n. An intimate; a companion.
Definition of Familiar
1. a close friend or associate [n -S]