familiar to and familiar with

Author: Bob
Updated Date 13/01/2012 10:54:40
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How can we use familiar to and familiar with correctly?

Bob - 13/01/2012 11:33:57

Familiar with = well informed about or knowing thoroughly. For example:

I'm familiar with his art work.

Are you familiar with the problems that usually arise in this shop?

Familiar to = recognizable. For example:

Your friend doesn't look familiar to me.

His art work is familiar to millions of people.