familiarity (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fəˌmɪliˈærəti/

Definition

Close acquaintance with or knowledge of something or someone.

Examples

• The familiarity between the siblings was evident in their easy conversation.

• He spoke with a familiarity that suggested he had known her for years.

• The report detailed the familiarity of the company with the new regulations.

How to Use familiarity

familiarity with (prepositional phrase)

The state of knowing or understanding something well. — "The team's familiarity with the software made the transition smooth."

Synonyms of familiarity

Words with a similar meaning to familiarity:

• acquaintance
• knowledge
• intimacy
• recognition

Antonyms of familiarity

Words with the opposite meaning to familiarity:

• unfamiliarity
• strangeness

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