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familiarness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /fəˈmɪljərnəs/

KK: /fəˈmɪljərnəs/

noun
Definition

The state of being well-acquainted or knowledgeable about something or someone.


Example

Her familiarness with the city helped her navigate easily.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how there’s a certain familiarness when we hang out.
Sloth B
Yeah, it feels comforting, like we’ve known each other forever.
Sloth A
Exactly! It makes our conversations flow so easily.
Sloth B
Definitely, I really appreciate that kind of connection.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acquaintance
intimacy
closeness
Antonyms
alienation
distance
strangeness
Root Explanation

Familiarness → It is formed from "familiar" (from Latin *familiaris*, meaning of a household or intimate) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "familiarness" refers to the state of being familiar or intimate with someone or something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'familiar' as being close or intimate, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'familiarness' means the quality of being close or well-acquainted.

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