Habit

/ˈhæb.ɪt/ · noun

Meaning

An action performed on a regular basis..

Definitions by Sense

1. An action performed on a regular basis.
2. An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.
3. An addiction.
4. (transitive) To clothe.
5. (transitive, archaic) To inhabit.
6. A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.
7. A piece of clothing worn for a specific activity; a uniform.
8. (archaic) Outward appearance; attire; dress.

Example Sentences

It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.

a man of very shy, retired habits

Irregular bedtimes may disrupt healthy brain development in young children, according to a study of intelligence and sleeping habits. ¶ Going to bed at a different time each night affected girls more than boys, but both fared worse on mental tasks than children who had a set bedtime, researchers found.

By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday.

kick the habit

He has a 10-cigar habit.

Another white boy band / They're happy on demand / Everything is planned / Until the singer gets a habit

Here I began my shopping, was interviewed by dressmakers, and naturally had much to do to habit myself for civilized life again.

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Antonyms for habit

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Word Forms

• habits
• habiting
• habited

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