Word Comparison
Habit
vsRoutine
/ˈhæbət/·/ɹuːˈtiːn/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Habit
nounAn action performed on a regular basis.
Also: An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.
Routine
nounA course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
Also: A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically.
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