Familiar
Definition
Example
"Her voice sounded familiar to me."
"The street looked familiar because I had walked there many times before."
"People feel more relaxed in familiar places where they know what to expect."
Explanation
Familiar means something or someone known well or seen before. If something is familiar, itâs not strange or new. For example, a familiar face is one you know or have seen before, or a familiar place is somewhere youâve been before. It can also mean feeling comfortable because you know something. For example, she is familiar with the rules, meaning she knows them well. People use this word when talking about things they easily recognise, like voices, smells, or habits. For instance, âThis voice sounds familiarâ means you think youâve heard it before.