A settled or regular tendency or practice
“We should all get into the habit of eating well and exercising regularly.”
A tendency to act in a particular way
“Peter had a habit of bugging his eyes out whenever he was lying.”
An addictive practice, especially one of taking drugs
“Ben's inability to kick his habit would strain his relationship with friends and loved ones.”
(archaic) A piece of clothing that is worn
“He was dressed in his traditional habit of a silvery blue shirt and veil.”
(archaic) A person's general nature, temperament or ilk
“It is the scientific habit of mind that facilitates intelligent thought.”
(archaic) A person's or species' physical shape
“It is a plant of sturdy habit, with forking stems and branches.”
A religious or other solemn ceremony or act
A set of conventions or moral principles governing behavior in a particular sphere
The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society
A natural tendency or inclination to do something or behave in a certain way
Something that needs to be resolved
An old or former style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task
(somewhat rare) A representation of the human body, usually used for the display of clothing
The act or state of reoffending
A popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior
A principle of behavior in accordance with standards of right and wrong
A situation, especially as it affects one's power to act
The act of using something intangible
To outfit with (especially fine or special) clothes
“The exclusive boutique would habit the town's upper crust for many years to come.”
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