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familiar vs associate

associate vs familiar

familiar and associate both are nouns.

familiar and associate both are adjectives.

familiar is not a verb while associate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
familiar Yes Yes No No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, familiar and associate are synonyms defined as:
  • familiar and associate: a friend who is frequently in the company of another
Other synonyms of familiar include companion, comrade, fellow.
familiar (noun) associate (noun)
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a friend who is frequently in the company of another a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
familiar (adjective) associate (adjective)
well known or easily recognized having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
familiar (verb) associate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between familiar and associate

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