Synonyms for familiar

adjective

• (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
• having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
• well known or easily recognized
• within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange

noun

• a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
• a friend who is frequently in the company of another
• a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support