Meaning
Easy to know again because you have seen it or heard it before.
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Word origin
From Latin familiaris, belonging to the household, from familia, family.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- familiaris
- English cognates
- family
Examples
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"Familiar" describes something you think you have seen before.
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"Familiar with" means you know something well.
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The opposite is "strange" or "new".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 6: familiar, madame, defence and 7 more words.