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be·hav·ior

behavior

 
 
pronunciation:
b heIv yr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Behavior is the usual way a person, animal, thing, or group acts.
Crying a lot is normal behavior for babies.We are studying animal behavior in our class.
synonyms:
activity, conduct
similar words:
action, habit, performance, reaction, response
definition 2: Your behavior is the way you act in some situation.
Max's behavior in class made the kids laugh, but the teacher didn't think it was funny.
synonyms:
conduct
similar words:
carriage, custom, habit, manner, practice, way
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changing one's behavior
copying someone's behavior
similar to behavior
some actions in response to behavior
some influences on behavior
some kinds of behavior
some kinds of repeated behavior
some ways to influence behavior
study of behavior