familiar

/fəmˈɪli‍ə/

/fəˈmɪɫjɝ/

Familiar

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

synonyms : associate

a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard

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

familiar

describing something or someone well known to one

antonyms : unfamiliar

within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

antonyms : strange

(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly

having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

synonyms : intimate

Examples

1. His complaints have a familiar ring.

2. The music in the movie had a familiar rhythm to it.

3. She got the phone and heard the familiar voice of her friend.

4. She was looking around the room to find a familiar face.