habit

noun
UK: /ˈhæb.ɪt/
US: /ˈhæb.ɪt/

  1. Something that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing.

    1. Smoking is a bad habit that's hard to break, and you must put a lot of effort. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had the annoying habit of clicking his pen during meetings, which was distracting. [ ] [ ]

  2. A usual way of behaving.

    1. I'm not in the habit of lending money, but I can make an exception. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's her habit to take a walk in the park every morning before starting work, which helps her clear her mind. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

practice routine custom addiction mannerism
habit transitive-verb

  1. To dress someone in a habit.

    1. The monks were habited according to their order's traditions. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the play, she was habited as a nun, which required a special costume. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "habit" in English means: Something that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing., A usual way of behaving..

The phonetic transcription of "habit" is /ˈhæb.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈhæb.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "habit": practice, routine, custom, addiction, mannerism.

Example usage of "habit": "Smoking is a bad habit that's hard to break, and you must put a lot of effort.". More examples on the page.