B2
familiar vs familiarity vs familiarize vs intimate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| familiaradjective/fəˈmɪl.jər/ | Meaning known to you because you have seen or heard it before | Goes with familiar with | Example Are you familiar with the accounting software we use here? |
| familiaritynoun/fəˌmɪl.iˈer.ə.ti/ | Meaning good knowledge of something because you have seen, used or experienced it often | Goes with familiarity with | Example Familiarity with spreadsheet software is required for this accounting position. |
| familiarizeverb/fəˈmɪl.jə.raɪz/ | Meaning to learn about something, or help someone learn about it, until it feels known | Goes with familiarize yourself with the policy | Example New employees should familiarize themselves with the safety rules in the first week. |
| intimateadjective/ˈɪn.tə.mət/ | Meaning very close and personal, or private and friendly | Goes with intimate atmosphere | Example The small cafe has a warm and intimate atmosphere. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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