The meaning of Familiar

adjective

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

Usage examples:

An amicable settlement of the dispute

adjective

Friendly in attitude, or (of decisions or agreements) achieved with friendly attitudes and without unpleasant argument

Usage examples:

Wagner predicted the whole issue would be resolved in an amicable manner., they stayed together alm…

adjective

Pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation

Usage examples:

His manner was perfectly amicable but i felt uncomfortable., an amicable debate, an amicable agreem…

noun

A woman's chest or breasts.

Usage examples:

Her ample bosom

adjective

(of a friend) very close or intimate.

Usage examples:

The two girls had become bosom friends

noun

A woman’s breasts or the front of a person’s chest, esp. when thought of as the center of human feelings

Usage examples:

He felt safe in the bosom of his family.

noun

A close friend

Usage examples:

We were great buddies and did many things together.

adjective

On friendly terms; friendly.

Usage examples:

She's become rather chummy with ted recently

adjective

Friendly

Usage examples:

They're very chummy with their neighbours.

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

noun

Another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).

adjective

Intended to be kept secret.

Usage examples:

Confidential information

adjective

Private, and intended to be kept secret

Usage examples:

Confidential data/documents/information, etc. prosecutors were not able to obtain confidential data…

adjective

Regarded with deep affection.

Usage examples:

A dear friend

noun

Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address.

Usage examples:

Don't you worry, dear

adverb

At a high cost.

Usage examples:

They buy property cheaply and sell dear

adjective

Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

Usage examples:

An easy way of retrieving information

adverb

Without difficulty or effort.

Usage examples:

We all scared real easy in those days

exclamation

Be careful.

Usage examples:

Easy, girl—you'll knock me over!

adjective

Kind and pleasant.

Usage examples:

They were friendly to me

noun

A game or match that does not form part of a serious competition.

Usage examples:

England will play two friendlies in sardinia

adjective

Having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you

Usage examples:

They were friendly people., she had a bright, friendly smile., it’s a very friendly city., sometime…

adjective

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Usage examples:

Intimate friends

noun

A very close friend.

Usage examples:

His circle of intimates

verb

State or make known.

Usage examples:

Mr hutchison has intimated his decision to retire

noun

Used as a familiar form of address to a man.

Usage examples:

Don't worry, matey, it 's all part of my plan

adjective

Familiar and friendly; sociable.

Usage examples:

A matey grin

adjective

Friendly

Usage examples:

They've been very matey since they started working together., are you all right, matey?

adverb

At or to a short distance away; nearby.

Usage examples:

A bomb exploded somewhere near

preposition

At or to a short distance away from (a place).

Usage examples:

The car park near the sawmill

adjective

Located a short distance away.

Usage examples:

A large house in the near distance

adjective

Characteristic of a good neighbour, especially in being helpful, friendly, or kind.

Usage examples:

Shopping for the elderly is a regular feature of neighbourly support

adjective

Friendly or helpful to your neighbours

Usage examples:

It was very neighbourly of you to do her shopping for her.

adjective

Having a close, friendly relationship.

Usage examples:

I see you're getting quite pally with carlos

adjective

Friendly

Usage examples:

They've become very pally (with each other)., suddenly she started acting very pally towards me.

adjective

Close in the manner of people who are friends, often in a way that is not considered acceptable

Usage examples:

The government and the press have a palsy-walsy relationship, so the press doesn't properly hold th…

adjective

Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.

Usage examples:

Being a sociable person, eva loved entertaining

noun

An open carriage with facing side seats.

Usage examples:

He commissioned a "sociable" which was bright yellow in colour and built like a motor coach without…

adjective

Liking to be with people; friendly

Usage examples:

The new sales rep is savvy and sociable.

adjective

With opposite sides or surfaces that are far or relatively far apart.

Usage examples:

Thick slices of bread

noun

The most active or crowded part of something.

Usage examples:

We were in the thick of the battle

adverb

In or with deep, dense, or heavy mass.

Usage examples:

Bread spread thick with butter