CEFR A2

familiar

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: known, common, acquainted, intimate

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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."

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