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Comparative
more familiar
Superlative
most familiar
1
easily recognized due to prior contact or involvement, often evoking a sense of comfort or ease
- The old house had a familiar smell that reminded her of childhood.
- 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 professor's teaching style was familiar to the students who had taken his class before.
- I found the street name familiar, as I had walked past it before.
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2
(of a person) thoroughly knowledgeable about something
- They were familiar with the town’s history and landmarks, having lived there for decades.
- The doctor is familiar with the patient's medical history.
- After years of practice, the musician became familiar with every note of the piece.
- She was familiar with the technical details of the project.
- He became familiar with the city's history during his years of research.
3
(of people) intimate or comfortable with one another
- They became familiar over time, sharing personal stories and experiences.
- The two colleagues were on such familiar terms that they often finished each other's sentences.
- Despite their professional roles, they had a familiar and easygoing rapport.
- She had always been familiar with her neighbors, often chatting with them in the yard.
- He was on familiar terms with everyone in the office, making him well-liked by all.
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