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

Example Sentences

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The habit stayed, though it evolved into fountain pens, good paper, journaling and writing letters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Working-class men with marketable skills and reliable work habits can do well in today’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

In this year’s poll, the groups with the biggest drops in self-reported drinking habits include white people, Republicans, women, and people younger than 54.

From MarketWatch

Even if the effects of tariffs on consumer shopping habits were ignored, household spending is still stronger than expected.

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