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- Dictionaryhabit/ˈhabɪt/
noun
- 1. a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up: "he has an annoying habit of interrupting me" Similar
- 2. a long, loose garment worn by a member of a religious order: "nuns in long brown habits, black veils, and sandals"
verb
- 1. be dressed or clothed: archaic "a boy habited as a serving lad"
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HABIT definition: 1. something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it: 2…. Learn more.
A habit is something that you do often or regularly. He has an endearing habit of licking his lips when he's nervous. [ + of] Many people add salt to their food out of habit, without even tasting it first. ...a survey on eating habits in the U.K. Synonyms: mannerism, custom, way, practice More Synonyms of habit. 2. countable noun B2.
1. : a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. her habit of taking a morning walk. 2. a. : an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary. got up early from force of habit. b. : addiction. a drug habit. c.
noun. /ˈhæbɪt/ Idioms. [countable] a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing. You need to change your eating habits. good/bad habits. Most of us have some undesirable habits. habit of doing something The strategy is helping children develop the habit of reading for fun.
HABIT definition: 1. something that you do regularly, almost without thinking about it: 2. to be used/get used to…. Learn more.
a dominant or regular disposition or tendency; prevailing character or quality: She has a habit of looking at the bright side of things. Often the habit. addiction, especially to narcotics. mental character or disposition: a habit of mind. characteristic bodily or physical condition.
n. 1. a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition: made a habit of going to bed early. b. An established disposition of the mind or character: a pessimistic habit. c. Customary manner or practice: an early riser by habit. d. An addiction, especially to a narcotic drug. 2.
HABIT meaning: 1 : a usual way of behaving something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way often followed by of + -ing verb; 2 : a strong need to use a drug, to smoke cigarettes, etc.
Any action that you perform regularly as part of your routine can be called a habit. Flossing your teeth would be considered a good habit. Sucking your thumb would be considered a bad habit, especially as an adult.
habit. noun. /ˈhæbət/. [countable] a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing You need to change your eating habits. good/bad habits He has the irritating habit of biting his nails.
