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familiar vs long-familiar

long-familiar vs familiar

familiar is a noun but long-familiar is not a noun.

familiar and long-familiar both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
familiar Yes Yes No No
long-familiar No Yes No No
familiar (noun) long-familiar (noun)
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
familiar (adjective) long-familiar (adjective)
well known or easily recognized frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
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
Difference between familiar and long-familiar

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