definition of
familiar

[1] #1 familiar a. well known or easily recognized; "a familiar figure"; "familiar songs"; "familiar guests". wn

[2] #2 familiar a. within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange; "familiar ordinary objects found in every home"; "a familiar everyday scene"; "a familiar excuse"; "a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences". wn

[3] #3 familiar s. [conversant] (usually followed by 'with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly; "conversant with business trends"; "familiar with the complex machinery"; "he was familiar with those roads". wn

[4] #4 familiar n. a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support. wn

[5] #5 familiar n. [companion, comrade, fellow, associate] a friend who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms". wn