familiar — well-known from long or close association
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: well-known from long or close association
Pronunciation (IPA): /fəˈmɪljər/
Example Sentences
- Your face looks familiar, but I can't remember your name.
- He became too familiar with his teacher and got in trouble.
- I'm not familiar with this new smartphone app.
familiar
ADJECTIVE[/fəˈmɪljər/]
well-known from long or close association
Grandmother recognizes her familiar grandson
This particular vehicle feels so familiar
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin familia, meaning 'family' or 'household.' It evolved to describe relationships and things that are close and intimate like family, eventually acquiring the sense of being well-known or easily recognized.
Breakdown
familia (family, household) + -aris (adjective suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to') = familiaris, which became the English familiar, literally 'of or pertaining to the family.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Your face looks familiar, but I can't remember your name.”
“He became too familiar with his teacher and got in trouble.”
“I'm not familiar with this new smartphone app.”
“The smell of mom's cooking is so familiar and comforting.”
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