Opposite of Familiar, Antonyms of familiar with meaning and Example Sentences in English PDF\
What are opposite words or antonyms?
Opposite words or Antonyms means those words that oppose the meaning of each other completely. For example Dark/Light, White/Black etc.
Normally the question that comes to mind when we are trying to learn these vocabulary words is that “Why should I memorize these Opposites when I know the basic words?”
These words are very useful in our daily routine vocabulary. Here I will tell you what are the benefits of using antonym and opposites? If you know the opposites of all the vocabulary words in your collection then your collection can be increased and you have a variety of words to use in your conversation. In your writing and speaking if you use the variety of words instead using repeating the same words it will cast a good impression. And your writing and speaking will become professional.
Note: You must know that antonyms and synonyms are two different terms. Synonyms means the words that have same meanings but in case of antonym it is completely different as I discussed above.
What is the meaning of familiar?
The meaning of familiar is well known from long or close association.
Opposite of Familiar (Antonyms of Familiar)
- Occasional
- Unheard of
- Scant
- Uncustomary
- Unconventional
- Extraordinary
- Limited
- Scattered
- Remarkable
- Uncommon
- Curious
- Unapproachable
- Business
- Untraditional
- Atypical
- Alien
- Aberrant
- Industrial
- Unexpected
- Scanty
- Formal
- Nonstandard
- Odd
- Unfrequent
- Out-of-the-way
- Random
- Irregular
- Foreign
- Abnormal
- Isolated
- Cool
- Exceptional
- Unpopular
- Eccentric
- New
- Cold
- Unfamiliar
- Anomalous
- Unique
- Singular
- Weird
- Periodic
- Different
- Outlandish
- Bizarre
- Seldom
- Unprecedented
- Strange
- Unusual
- Peculiar
- Rare
- Unorthodox
- Aberrated
- Untypical
- Unwonted
- Undistinguished
- Reserved
- Semioccasional
- Unused
- Exciting
- Exotic
- Surprising
- Novel
- Unaccustomed
- Out of the common
- Aperiodic
- Inconstant
- Unremarkable
- Unfriendly
- Original
- Out of the ordinary
- Unknown
- Special
- Scarce
- Unlikely
- Infrequent
- Aloof
- Intermittent
- Uncharacteristic
- Sporadic
Examples of Familiar in Sentences
- She was familiar to me.
- They are very familiar with that lawyer.
- Her name was not familiar to me.
- The familiar light appeared in the ground.
- I was familiar with all the instruments.
More Opposite Words List
- Fat – Slim
- Exactly – Approximately
- Dead – Alive
- Well- Ill
- Up – Down
- Right – Left
- Remember – Forget
- Open – Closed
- Now – Then
- Nephew – Niece
- Moon – Sun
- Modern – Ancient
- Minimum – Maximum
- Mess – Order
- Let – Forbid
- Kind – Cruel
- Include – Exclude
- In – Out
- Immigration – Emigration
- Humid – Dry
- Forward – Backward
- Export – Import
- Everybody – Nobody
- Divorce – Marriage
- Defence – Attack
- Dead – Alive
- Courage – Fear
- Clever – Stupid
- Children – Parents
- Child – Adult
- Cheap – Expensive
- Brave – Cowardly
- Borrow – Lend
- Big – Small
- Attack – Defend
- Alive – Dead
- Start – Stop
- Rural – Urban
- Regret – Satisfaction
- Protect – Attack
- Much – Little
- Low – High
- Light – Heavy
- Last – First
- Lack – Abundance
- Junior – Senior
- Intentional – Accidental
- Intelligent – Silly
- Inside – Outside
- In Front Of – Back
- Hate – Enjoy
- Guest – Host
- Everybody – Nobody
- Wealth – Poverty
- Vowel – Consonant
- Vacant – Occupied
- Up – Down
- True – False
- True – False
- Thirsty – Hungry
- Subtract – Add
- Soul – Body
- Sick – Healthy
- Shallow – Deep
- Sadness – Happiness
- Poor – Rich
- First – Final
- Dark – Light
- Alive – Dead
- Accidental – Intentional
- Village – Town
- True – False
- Single – Married
- Fat – Slim
- Down – Up
- Cry – Whisper
- Close – Open
- Before – After
- Backward – Forward
- Backward – Forward
- Ask – Answer
- Animal – Human
- Amateur – Professional
- Alive – Dead
- Alike – Different
- Absence – Presence
- Wrong – Correct
- Sun – Moon
- Lend – Borrow
- Find – Lose
- Departure – Arrival
- Calm – Excited
- Busy – Lazy
- Brave – Coward
- Beginning – End
- Autumn – Spring
- Autumn – Spring
- Answer – Ask
- Already – Not Yet
- Alike – Different
- Admit – Deny
- Add – Subtract
- Absence – Presence
- Sometimes – Often
- Sell – Buy
- Peace – War
- Particular – General
- Ordinary – Special
- Ordinary – Special
- Not Yet – Already
- Never – Always
- Natural – Artificial
- Minimum – Maximum
- Male – Female
- Loud – Quiet
- Last – First
- Lack – Abundance
- Junior – Senior
- Form – Destroy
- Ancestor – Descendant
- Woman – Man
- Violent – Gentle
- Ugliness – Beauty
- Take – Give
- Summer – Winter
- Stop – Start
- Shelter – Exposure
- Failure – Success
- Defend – Attack
- Catch – Miss
- Build – Destroy
- Bottom – Top
- Bore – Amuse
- Bad Luck – Fortune
- Angel – Devil
- Add – Subtract
- Son – Daughter
- Shout – Whisper
- Powerful – Weak
- Particular – General
- Partial – Total
- Part – Whole
- Order – Mess
- Odd – Even
- Narrow – Broad
- Low – High
- Lovely – Terrible
- Lose – Win
- Lose – Win
- Lead – Follow
- Kind – Cruel
- Grown-Up – Child
- Generous – Mean
- Future – Past
- Final – First
- Devil – Angel
- Devil – Angel
- Dawn – Dusk
- Dawn – Dusk
- Connect – Separate
- Comedy – Drama
- Cold – Hot
- Certainly – Probably
- Calm – Excited
- Brave – Cowardly
- Beauty – Ugliness
- Bad Luck – Good Luck
- Arrival – Departure
- Accidental – Intentional
- Waste – Save
- Visitor – Host
- Village – Town
- Total – Partial
- Top – Bottom
- Summer – Winter
- Set Free – Arrest
- Quiet – Loud
- Quiet – Loud
- Protection – Attack
- Odd – Even
- Notice – Ignore
- More – Less
- Many – Few
- Male – Female
- Lovely – Terrible
- Lovely – Terrible
- Loud – Quiet
- Lend – Borrow
- Leave – Arrive
- Ill – Healty
- Harvest – Plant
- Frequently – Occasionally
- Fortune – Bad Luck
- Complicated – Simple
- Complicated – Simple
- Awake – Asleep
- Awake – Asleep
- Antonym – Synonym
- Annoy – Satisfy
- Accept – Refuse
- Above – Below
- Sit – Stand
- Ordinary – Special
- Morning – Evening
- Marry – Divorce
- Marriage – Divorce
- Little – Big
- Leave – Arrive
- Laugh – Cry
- In Front Of – Back
- Import – Export
- Hopeful – Desperate
- Handsome – Ugly
- Go – Come
- Funny – Serious
- Free – Arrest
- First – Final
- End – Begin
- Refuse – Agree
- Partial – Total
- Outskirts – Centre
- Mess – Order
- Learn – Teach
- Lead – Follow
- Ill – Healty
- Ignore – Notice
- Husband – Wife
- Human – Animal
- Hopeless – Hopeful
- Give – Take
- Give – Take
- Fresh – Old
- Forget – Remember
- Descent – Ascent
- Connect – Separate
- Worse – Better
- Wide – Narrow
- Urban – Rural
- Trust – Suspect
- True – False
- Tall – Small
- Sun – Moon
- Start – Finish
- Soft – Hard
- Sister – Brother
- Sister – Brother
- Sick – Healthy
- Separate – Connect
- Rude – Polite
- East – West
- Big – Small
- Be Interested In – Bore
