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(satellite adjective) taking undue liberties; "young women disliked the familiar tone he took with them"; "instructors should not be familir in their behavior toward students of the opposite sex" |
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Synonyms: overfamiliar |
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(satellite adjective) having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders" |
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Synonyms: intimate |
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(adjective) (often followed by `with') well known or easily recognized; "a familiar figure"; "he was familiar with those roads"; "familiar songs"; "familiar guests" |
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Antonyms: unfamiliar |
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(adjective) within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; "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" |
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Antonyms: strange |
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(satellite adjective) natural and unstudied; "using their Christian names in a casual way"; "lectured in a familiar style" |
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Synonyms: casual, free-and-easy |
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(noun) a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard |
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Synonyms: familiar spirit |
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Related Words: spirit |
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(noun) a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support |
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Related Words: retainer, servant |
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(satellite adjective) (usually followed by `with') well informed about; "conversant with business trends"; "familiar with trends in education" |
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Synonyms: conversant |
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(noun) a person who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms" |
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Synonyms: associate, companion, comrade, fellow |
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Related Words: date, escort, friend, playfellow, playmate |
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