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Habit

/ˈhæbət/

An action performed on a regular basis.

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📖 Definitions of "Habit"

noun

1
An action performed on a regular basis.
"It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner."
2
An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.
"By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday."
3
A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.
"It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits."
4
A piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity.
"The new riding habits of the team looked smashing!"

🔄 Synonyms of "Habit"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
usenoun	To utilize or employ.
wontverb	Accustomed or used (to or with a thing), accustomed or apt (to do something).
substance abusenoun	(medicine) An overindulgence in and dependence on a drug or other chemical.
drug abusenoun	Misuse of, or overindulgence in, drugs; substance abuse.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Habit"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
usenoun	Occasion or need to employ; necessity.
wontnoun	(archaic or humorous) One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.
substance abusenoun	(medicine) An overindulgence in and dependence on a drug or other chemical.
drug abusenoun	Misuse of, or overindulgence in, drugs; substance abuse.
customnoun	Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
usagenoun	The act of using something; use, employment.
routinenoun	A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
dependencynoun	A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.
dependencenoun	The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
reliancenoun	The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
familiaritynoun	Close or habitual acquaintance with someone or something; understanding or recognition acquired from experience.
reflexnoun	An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
tendencynoun	A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
traitnoun	(biology, psychology) An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.
behaviornoun	(countable, uncountable) The way or manner a living creature behaves or acts generally.
practicenoun	Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
lifestylenoun	A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.
formingnoun	The act by which something is formed; formation.
patternnoun	Model, example.
lotnoun	A large quantity or number; a great deal.