B1adjective 1K

Familiar

🇬🇧 UK /["/fəˈmɪliə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fəˈmɪliər/"]/

Meaning of Familiar

well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize

In simple words: Well-known or recognized.

Familiar in a sentence

• My grandmother's cooking is very familiar to me because I grew up eating her dishes.
• After living in the city for a few years, I have become familiar with all the local attractions.
• He had a familiar face, but I couldn't recall where I had seen him before.
• The song was familiar, and I found myself humming along to it.
• She spoke in a familiar tone, which made me feel comfortable during the conversation.

How to use Familiar

Use 'familiar' in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate when talking about something you know well. Avoid using it for professional situations where you need to exhibit more formality.

Grammar pattern

familiar + to + someone

Memory hint

Think of a family photo - you're familiar with all those faces!

Related words

Collocations with Familiar

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• to
• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Familiar

• acquainted
• recognized
• well-known
• customary
• habitual

Opposites of Familiar

• unfamiliar
• unknown

Common mistakes with Familiar

• Confusing 'familiar' with 'family' due to similar spelling.
• Using 'familiar' without the appropriate preposition (to) after it.
• Using 'familiarly' in the wrong context.

Frequently asked questions about Familiar

What does Familiar mean?

Well-known or recognized.

What is the definition of Familiar?

well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize

How do you use Familiar in a sentence?

My grandmother's cooking is very familiar to me because I grew up eating her dishes.

Can you give another example of Familiar?

After living in the city for a few years, I have become familiar with all the local attractions.

What are synonyms for Familiar?

Common alternatives include acquainted, recognized, well-known, customary, habitual.

What is the opposite of Familiar?

Opposite meanings include unfamiliar, unknown.

What words go with Familiar?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, to, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Familiar?

Confusing 'familiar' with 'family' due to similar spelling. Using 'familiar' without the appropriate preposition (to) after it. Using 'familiarly' in the wrong context.

How do you pronounce Familiar?

US: /["/fəˈmɪliər/"]/, UK: /["/fəˈmɪliə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Familiar?

Use 'familiar' in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate when talking about something you know well. Avoid using it for professional situations where you need to exhibit more formality.

What CEFR level is Familiar?

"Familiar" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.