familiar

A2
Pronunciation
/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/
/fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

Example Sentences
  • The witch’s familiar was a black cat.
2 Definition

A member of one's family or household.

3 Definition

A member of a pope's or bishop's household.

4 Definition

A close friend.

5 Definition

The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

Example Sentences
  • there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar
2 Definition

Acquainted.

Example Sentences
  • I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears
3 Definition

Intimate or friendly.

Example Sentences
  • we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar
4 Definition

Inappropriately intimate or friendly.

Example Sentences
  • Don’t be familiar with me, boy!
5 Definition

Of or pertaining to a family; familial.