Familiar Definition
familiar
adjective
- well known or easily recognized; "a familiar figure"; "familiar songs"; "familiar guests"
- within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange; "familiar ordinary objects found in every home"; "a familiar everyday scene"; "a familiar excuse"; "a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences"
- (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly; "conversant with business trends"; "familiar with the complex machinery"; "he was familiar with those roads"
- having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"
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; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms"
- a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
"Familiar" in song lyrics
See how familiar is used in real songs:
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"But it's nothing familiar"
Anybody Killa f/ Shaggy 2 Dope — Now You Know -
"lonely in the crowd face is familiar"
Bambino f/ Sadistik — Leaving Life -
"Betray family, they own hood, sound familiar?"
Bishop Lamont — What People Do
Words that rhyme with familiar
Usage tips for "familiar"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "familiar" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for familiar to find words that pair well.