Familiar ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Familiar ( adjective )

1. Well known from long or close association.
2. Closely acquainted; intimate.
3. Inappropriately close and personal.
4. Informal; relaxed and friendly.
5. (of a spirit or ghost) appearing and frighteningly close at hand.

Origin:

From old french 'familier', from latin 'familiaris' (of a household, domestic), from 'famulus' (servant, slave).

Examples:

1. She is a familiar face around here.
2. We are not familiar with this neighborhood.
3. He is my familiar friend.
4. The bartender was being too familiar with the customers.
5. The party had a familiar atmosphere.

(As a noun)

Familiar ( noun )

1. Well known from long or close association.
2. Closely acquainted; intimate.
3. Inappropriately close and personal.
4. Informal; relaxed and friendly.
5. (of a spirit or ghost) appearing and frighteningly close at hand.

Origin:

From old french 'familier', from latin 'familiaris' (of a household, domestic), from 'famulus' (servant, slave).

Examples:

1. She is a familiar face around here.
2. We are not familiar with this neighborhood.
3. He is my familiar friend.
4. The bartender was being too familiar with the customers.
5. The party had a familiar atmosphere.