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Meaning of Familiar
The primary meaning of the word "Familiar" is having a close or intimate knowledge or connection with something.
Etymology of Familiar
The word "Familiar" originates from the Latin word "familiāris," meaning "of or pertaining to a family" or "domestic"
Historically, the term was used to describe a person who was a member of a household or a close associate
Over time, the meaning expanded to include a sense of closeness or intimacy with something, such as a place, activity, or idea
Synonyms
acquainted
knowledgeable
conversant
intimate
close
well-known
accustomed
habitual
usual
common
ordinary
everyday
routine
customary
traditional
established
recognized
acknowledged
accepted
habitual
ordinary
common
accustomed
usual
routine
everyday
customary
traditional
established
known
informed
versed
skilled
experienced
practiced
seasoned
veteran
familiarized
oriented
adjusted
adapted
acclimated
acclimatized
Definitions
- Well known or recognized because of a long association or experience
- * Having a close or intimate knowledge or connection with something
- * A person or thing that is well known or recognized
Usage Examples
- The professor was familiar with the latest research in her field
- * The city was familiar to me, having grown up there
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies was familiar and comforting
Antonyms
unfamiliar
unknown
unacquainted
strange
foreign
exotic
unusual
uncommon
rare
unusual
unaccustomed
new
novel
unprecedented
unexpected
surprising
astonishing
astounding
shocking
alien
distant
remote
disconnected
detached
isolated
estranged
separated
divided