familiar (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fəˈmɪliər/

Definition

Known well or easily recognized because of being seen, heard, or experienced before.

Examples

• The smell of baking bread was very familiar to her.

• He was a familiar face in the neighborhood.

• The music sounded familiar, but I couldn't remember where I heard it.

How to Use familiar

familiar with (prepositional phrase)

Knowing or understanding something well. — "I am familiar with the process."

Synonyms of familiar

Words with a similar meaning to familiar:

• known
• common
• acquainted
• intimate

Antonyms of familiar

Words with the opposite meaning to familiar:

• unfamiliar
• strange
• alien

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