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familiar
01
very well known to one due to having heard, seen, felt, sensed, etc. them before
02
well known to everyone
03
(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
04
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
Familiar
01
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
02
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
03
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
Example
The professor's teaching style was familiar to the students who had taken his class before.
She felt a sense of comfort in the familiar surroundings of her hometown.
The song had a familiar melody that brought back memories of happier times.
The old house had a familiar smell that reminded her of childhood.
Others have met familiar issues.
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