Difference between Well-known and Familiar

What is the difference between Well-known and Familiar?

Well-known as an adjective is familiar, famous, renowned or widely known. while Familiar as an adjective is known to one.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Familiar, famous, renowned or widely known. Generally recognised; reserved for some usual purpose.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An attendant spirit often in animal form.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Known to one.Acquainted.Intimate or friendly.Inappropriately intimate or friendly.

Example sentence: People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

We hope you now know whether to use Well-known or Familiar in your sentence.