CEFR B1

customary

adjective

Meaning

Following or according to custom or tradition; usual or habitual.

Examples

Wearing a suit and tie is customary for men at formal events.
The company has a customary break time for employees.

Synonyms: usual, habitual, traditional, conventional

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customary (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌs.tə.mer.i/

Definition

Following or according to custom or tradition; usual or habitual.

Examples

Wearing a suit and tie is customary for men at formal events.
The company has a customary break time for employees.
It is customary to send thank-you notes after receiving gifts.

How to Use customary

customary for someone to do something (prepositional phrase): Usual or habitual for a particular person. — "It is customary for students to arrive early for exams."
customary to do something (prepositional phrase): Usual or habitual in a general sense. — "It is customary to offer a toast at weddings."

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