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How to pronounce 'habit'

habit

verb, noun

How to pronounce habit?

The word habit sounds like hab-it
/'hæbɪt/

What is the definition of habit?

nounan established custom
Examples
  • it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening
nounattire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
noun(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
Examples
  • owls have nocturnal habits
  • she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
nounexcessive use of drugs
nouna distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
verbput a habit on
nounthe general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)
Examples
  • a shrub of spreading habit

What is the definition of the word 'habit'?

  • A habit is a regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

What are some synonyms of the word 'habit'?

  • custom
  • routine
  • pattern
  • practice
  • way
  • behavior
  • manner

What are some antonyms of the word 'habit'?

  • disorder
  • chaos
  • sporadic
  • unusual

What is an example sentence using the word 'habit'?

  • She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.

What part of speech is the word 'habit'?

  • noun

What is the origin of the word 'habit'?

  • The word 'habit' originated from the Latin word 'habitus', which means 'condition, appearance, dress'.

Can 'habit' be used as a verb?

  • No, 'habit' is not commonly used as a verb.

Can 'habit' be used as an adjective?

  • No, 'habit' is not commonly used as an adjective.

What is the plural form of the word 'habit'?

  • The plural form of 'habit' is 'habits'.

What are some related words to the word 'habit'?

  • addiction
  • custom
  • dependency
  • practice
  • routine
  • tendency