familiar

/fəˈmɪl.i.ə//fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
noun

1. An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

"The witch’s familiar was a black cat."

2. A member of one's family or household.

3. A member of a pope's or bishop's household.

4. A close friend.

5. The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.

Synonyms

adjective

1. Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

"there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar"

2. Acquainted.

"I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears"

3. Intimate or friendly.

"we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar"

4. Inappropriately intimate or friendly.

"Don’t be familiar with me, boy!"

5. Of or pertaining to a family; familial.

Synonyms

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