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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.
habit in British English. (ˈhæbɪt ) noun. 1. a tendency or disposition to act in a particular way. 2. established custom, usual practice, etc. 3. psychology. a learned behavioural response that has become associated with a particular situation, esp one frequently repeated.
HABIT definition: 1. something that you do regularly, almost without thinking about it: 2. to be used/get used to…. Learn more.
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.
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.
A habit is something that you do often or regularly. He has an endearing habit of licking his lips when he's nervous. Many people add salt to their food out of habit, without even tasting it first. Synonyms: mannerism, custom, way, practice More Synonyms of habit. 2. countable noun.
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.
something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it: out of habit I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit. get into the habit I'm trying not to get into (= start) the habit of always having cookies with my coffee.
