adjective
- well-known from long or close association
- easily recognized; commonly known
- having knowledge or experience of something
Usage: often followed by ‘with’
noun
- a spirit believed to attend and serve a witch
Usage: historical; folklore
Examples
- The song had a familiar melody that reminded me of my childhood.
- She looked familiar, but I couldn’t remember where we had met.
- Are you familiar with the new software program?
- He spoke in a familiar tone, as if we were old friends.
- The familiar sights of her hometown brought back many memories.
- I’m not familiar with that author’s work.
- The witch’s black cat was said to be her familiar.
- His familiar manner made everyone feel comfortable.