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FAMILIAR

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Familiar.

How to pronounce familiar:

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Familiar - as an adjective

Well known or easily recognized

Example: "A familiar figure"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unfamiliar

Within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

Example: "Familiar ordinary objects found in every home"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
strange

Familiar - as a noun

A person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support

A friend who is frequently in the company of another

Example: "Drinking companions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
associatecompanioncomradefellow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
friend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
familiar spirit

Familiar - as an adjective satellite

(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly

Example: "Conversant with business trends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conversant

Having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

Example: "On familiar terms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intimate

Example Sentences

"I have a familiar feeling that I've been here before."
"She looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen her before."
"The room had a familiar smell that reminded me of my grandmother's house."
"He had a familiar face, but I couldn't place where I had met him."
"The song playing on the radio was so familiar that it brought back memories."
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Word Game Points

Is FAMILIAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, familiar is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAMILIAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FAMILIAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, familiar is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAMILIAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FAMILIAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, familiar is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAMILIAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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