habit

[hab-it] / ˈhæb ɪt /

NOUN

tendency, practice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

custom manner mode nature obsession pattern quirk routine style thing usage

STRONG

addiction bent bias constitution consuetude convention dependence disposition fashion fixation gravitation groove habitude impulsion inclination makeup mannerism penchant persuasion praxis predisposition proclivity proneness propensity rule rut set susceptibility turn use way weakness wont

WEAK

assuetude fixed attitude frame of mind hangup second nature

Antonyms

STRONG

disinclination dislike hate

NOUN

dress, clothing, often for a particular purpose

Synonyms

STRONG

apparel costume garb garment habiliment robe vestment

WEAK

riding clothes

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You might be in the habit of keeping a certain amount of cash on hand for emergencies, but how much interest are you earning on that money?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

While tech giants are not exactly in the habit of building museums, Apple has enough history to fill one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

New research from The University of Texas at El Paso suggests that habit may come with an unexpected downside.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead, it just felt like an event held out of habit.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Charlie’s got this annoying habit of waking me up by being right in my face and super loud.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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