familiar

Pronunciation

Adjective A2 Elementary

Well known, or easily recognised because you have seen or experienced it before.

"The song sounded familiar, though she couldn't remember its name."

Synonyms and antonyms

unfamiliar

"Familiar" is usually followed by "with" when talking about someone's knowledge of a subject, as in "familiar with the rules".

Which word fits the gap? "The song sounded _____, though she couldn't remember its name."

Answer: familiar

In your own words, what does "familiar" mean?

Well known, or easily recognised because you have seen or experienced it before.