Dictionary Check: familiar

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"familiar" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

well known or easily recognized

Example: "a familiar figure"
Antonyms:
adjective

within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

Example: "familiar ordinary objects found in every home"
Antonyms:
adjective

(usually followed by β€˜with’) well informed about or knowing thoroughly

Example: "conversant with business trends"
Synonyms:
adjective

having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

Example: "on familiar terms"
Synonyms:
noun

a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support

noun

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

Example: "drinking companions"

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