habit

/ˈhæbət/

noun

  1. 1

    An action performed on a regular basis.

    It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.
  2. 2

    An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

    By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday.
  3. 3

    A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.

    It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.
  4. 4

    A piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity.

    The new riding habits of the team looked smashing!
  5. 5

    Outward appearance; attire; dress.

  6. 6

    Form of growth or general appearance of a variety or species of plant or crystal.

  7. 7

    An addiction.

    He has a 10-cigar habit.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To clothe.

  2. 2

    To inhabit.

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