familiarly

UK /fəˈmɪl.jɚ.li/ US /fəˈmɪl.jɚ.li/
adv 5

Definitions

adv

1

With a lack of formality:

He spoke familiarly to the hotel porter.

2

With a lack of formality:

3

With a lack of formality:

The giant panda, familiarly known as a "panda bear", is not actually a bear at all.

4

With knowledge or experience:

The voice from downstairs sounded familiarly like a foghorn, and right away he knew that Uncle Fred had arrived.

5

With knowledge or experience:

The instructor spoke familiarly about the dangerous conditions on the mountain during the winter.

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