Meaning & use

familiar

adjective·Everyday

Well known from long or close association; easily recognized.

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The song's melody felt familiar, though she couldn't remember its name.

He walked the familiar route home without needing to check directions.

A note on using this word

Familiar with means having knowledge of something, while familiar to means being recognized by someone; the prepositions are not interchangeable.

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