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familiar
01
very well known to one due to having heard, seen, felt, sensed, etc. them before
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.
02
well known to everyone
Example
The melody of the song was familiar to everyone in the audience.
The routine of Monday morning traffic was all too familiar to commuters in the city.
The concept of supply and demand is familiar to most students studying economics.
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.
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