habit

/hˈæbɪt/

/ˈhæbət/

Habit

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

synonyms : wont

(psychology) any regularly repeated pattern of behavior that is shown almost automatically in response to a specific situation

synonyms : use

a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

excessive use of drugs

synonyms : drug abuse

attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)

the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

to habit

MAIN VERB

put a habit on

Examples

1. Drinking water first thing in the morning is a healthy habit.

2. Don't make a habit of it.

3. My hamster has a habit of stuffing its cheeks with food.

4. The toddler imitated his mother's habit of biting her nails.