intimate vs familiar
familiar vs intimateintimate and familiar both are nouns.
intimate and familiar both are adjectives.
intimate is a verb but familiar is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| intimate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| familiar | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
intimate and familiar
are synonyms defined as:
- intimate and familiar: having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
| intimate (noun) | familiar (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone to whom private matters are confided | 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 |
| intimate (adjective) | familiar (adjective) |
|---|---|
| marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity | well known or easily recognized |
| thoroughly acquainted through study or experience | within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange |
| having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere | having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship |
| innermost or essential | (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly |
| concerning things deeply private and personal | |
| used euphemistically to refer to the genitals | |
| involved in a sexual relationship | |
| having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship |
| intimate (verb) | familiar (verb) |
|---|---|
| give to understand | |
| imply as a possibility |
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