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Definition familiar in American English

familiar adjective

adjective
/fəˈmɪljər/
1

well known to you, or easily recognized by you

Example

People are more relaxed in familiar surroundings.

Example

The name Harry Potter will be familiar to many readers.

Example

His face looked vaguely familiar but I couldn't remember where we'd met.

Example

I'm pleased to see so many familiar faces here tonight.

Synonyms and related words
famous well-known celebrated
2

a familiar sight, problem, etc. is common and happens a lot

Example

Horse-drawn carriages used to be a familiar sight.

Example

These stories of bureaucratic mistakes are depressingly familiar.

Example

an all-too familiar problem

Synonyms and related words
common numerous prevailing
3

behaving in an informal or friendly way toward someone who you do not know very well, especially in a way that makes them feel that you do not respect them

Example

She seems to be on very familiar terms with the waiter.

Example

Don't be too familiar with the customers.

Synonyms and related words
rude impolite insolent
Definition familiar in American English