familiar

[fəˈmɪliər]

familiar Definition

• 1. well known from long or close association
• 2. in close friendship; intimate
• 3. having a good knowledge of

Using familiar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "familiar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The house had a familiar feel to it, as if I had been there before.

• Example

  She was a familiar face in the neighborhood.

• Example

  I'm not very familiar with this topic, could you explain it to me?

• Example

  We became familiar with each other's habits and preferences over time.

familiar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for familiar

• recognizable
• friendly
• intimate
• acquainted
• versed
• well-known

Antonyms for familiar

• unfamiliar
• strange
• unknown

Phrases with familiar

• familiar territory

  a situation or topic that one is well acquainted with

  Example

  After years of working in the industry, this project is familiar territory for me.

• familiar face

  someone who is recognized from previous encounters

  Example

  When I walked into the party, I was relieved to see a familiar face.

• familiarize oneself with

  to become knowledgeable about something

  Example

  Before starting the job, I need to familiarize myself with the company's policies and procedures.

Origins of familiar

from Latin 'familiaris', meaning 'of a household'

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Summary: familiar in Brief

The term 'familiar' [fəˈmɪliər] describes something that is well known from long or close association, or having a good knowledge of. It can refer to people, places, or topics, such as 'She was a familiar face in the neighborhood' or 'I'm not very familiar with this topic.' 'Familiar' extends into phrases like 'familiar territory,' denoting a situation or topic that one is well acquainted with, and 'familiarize oneself with,' meaning to become knowledgeable about something.