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Habit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhæbɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhæbɪt/"]/

Meaning of Habit

a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing

In simple words: Something you do regularly, often without thinking.

Habit in a sentence

• Having a morning routine can help you develop a positive habit.
• It's important to break a bad habit before it becomes difficult to change.
• She has a habit of reading before bed every night.
• Many people try to form a healthy habit by exercising regularly.
• A habit can be something small, like drinking water after waking up.

How to use Habit

Use 'habit' in everyday conversation when talking about actions people do automatically. Avoid in highly formal writing where 'practice' may be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'habitat' where animals live by their habits.

Related words

Collocations with Habit

• annoying
• antisocial
• bad
• be in
• have
• acquire
• change
• by habit
• from habit
• out of habit
• a creature of habit
• force of habit
• the habit of a lifetime
• annoying
• antisocial
• bad
• be in
• have
• acquire
• change
• by habit
• from habit
• out of habit
• a creature of habit
• force of habit
• the habit of a lifetime
• annoying
• antisocial
• bad
• be in
• have
• acquire
• change
• by habit
• from habit
• out of habit
• a creature of habit
• force of habit
• the habit of a lifetime

Synonyms for Habit

• routine
• custom
• practice
• pattern
• tradition

Opposites of Habit

• irregularity
• disorder
• chaos

Common mistakes with Habit

• 'Habit' used as a verb instead of a noun.
• Confusing 'habit' with 'hobby'.
• 'Habits' treated as singular instead of plural.

Frequently asked questions about Habit

What does Habit mean?

Something you do regularly, often without thinking.

What is the definition of Habit?

a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing

How do you use Habit in a sentence?

Having a morning routine can help you develop a positive habit.

Can you give another example of Habit?

It's important to break a bad habit before it becomes difficult to change.

What are synonyms for Habit?

Common alternatives include routine, custom, practice, pattern, tradition.

What is the opposite of Habit?

Opposite meanings include irregularity, disorder, chaos.

What words go with Habit?

It commonly pairs with annoying, antisocial, bad, be in, have, acquire, change, by habit, from habit, out of habit, a creature of habit, force of habit, the habit of a lifetime, annoying, antisocial, bad, be in, have, acquire, change, by habit, from habit, out of habit, a creature of habit, force of habit, the habit of a lifetime, annoying, antisocial, bad, be in, have, acquire, change, by habit, from habit, out of habit, a creature of habit, force of habit, the habit of a lifetime.

What are common mistakes when using Habit?

'Habit' used as a verb instead of a noun. Confusing 'habit' with 'hobby'. 'Habits' treated as singular instead of plural.

How do you pronounce Habit?

US: /["/ˈhæbɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhæbɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Habit?

Use 'habit' in everyday conversation when talking about actions people do automatically. Avoid in highly formal writing where 'practice' may be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Habit?

"Habit" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.