habit (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhæbɪt/

Definition

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Examples

• He had a habit of waking up early, even on weekends.

• Smoking is a difficult habit to break.

• It's important to form good study habits.

How to Use habit

habit of doing (prepositional phrase)

A regular tendency to do something. — "She has a habit of humming when she works."

in the habit of (prepositional phrase)

Accustomed to doing something; having a habit. — "He is in the habit of arriving late."

Synonyms of habit

Words with a similar meaning to habit:

• tendency
• routine
• custom
• practice

Antonyms of habit

Words with the opposite meaning to habit:

• virtue
• discipline

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