familiar


Definition: Meaning of, familiar in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fəˈmɪlɪə /

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  1. someone or something that is familiar is well-known to you and easy to recognize
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  2. be familiar with something to have a good knowledge or understanding of something
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  3. be on familiar terms with somebody to know someone well and be able to talk to them in an informal way
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  4. talking to someone as if you know them well although you do not
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  5. informal and friendly in speech, writing etc
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  1. a cat or other animal that lives with a WITCH and has magical powers
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familiar used in phrases

  • familiar spirit (noun)
    1. usually in animal form a spirit that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
  • long-familiar (adjective)
    1. frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
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