wont

adjective
UK: /wəʊnt/
US: /woʊnt/

  1. In the habit of doing something; accustomed.

    1. He is wont to arrive late.
    2. She was wont to spend hours reading in the library, finding solace in the pages of countless books.

Synonyms

accustomed usual habit custom
wont noun

  1. A habitual way of doing something; a custom or practice.

    1. It was his wont.
    2. It is her wont to drink tea at 4 o'clock, a practice she adopted from her grandmother.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wont" is /wəʊnt/ in British English and /woʊnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wont": accustomed, usual, habit, custom.

Example usage of "wont": "He is wont to arrive late.". More examples on the page.