familiar
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/]
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1. familiar (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
Example: There’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar.
2. familiar (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Acquainted.
Example: I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears.
3. familiar (adj) — sense 3
Definition: Intimate or friendly.
Example: We are on familiar terms now; our neighbour is not familiar
4. familiar (noun) — sense 4
Definition: An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
Example: The witch’s familiar was a black cat.
5. familiar (noun) — sense 5
Definition: A member of one's family or household.
6. familiar (noun) — sense 6
Definition: A member of a pope's or bishop's household.
Structure of the word
Roots:- dʰeh₁ (Proto-Indo-European)
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