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- pronunciation:
- hae
biht
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
When you do something in a certain way every day or in a regular, repeated way, we say you have a habit. Most people have a habit of brushing their teeth before going to bed.
Jan's grandmother has a habit of getting up before six o'clock every day.- synonyms:
- practice, routine
- similar words:
- chore, groove, pattern, policy, procedure, way
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| definition 2: |
A habit is something you do without thinking about it or even without wanting to do it. Some people have a habit of biting their nails, playing with their hair, or tapping their foot.
Sara has a habit of biting her lip when she's nervous.- similar words:
- weakness
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| definition 3: |
When someone wears a habit, they are wearing a particular set of clothes for a certain purpose or role.
She had put on her riding habit and was checking that her horse was ready for the competition.- synonyms:
- outfit
- similar words:
- clothes, garments, uniform
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| related words: |
behavior, clothes, clothing, culture, custom, dress, manner, practice, usual, wear |
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