Accustomed to Meaning in English
expression · lemma: accustom
əˈkəstəmd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-KUH-stuhmd too, tuh, ti
ɐkˈʌstəmd/ /tˈuː
uh-KUHS-tuhmd too
Definition
If you are accustomed to something, you are familiar with it because you have experienced it often or for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a noun or verb with '-ing': 'accustomed to cold weather', 'accustomed to working late'. Slightly formal; more common in written or formal spoken English than everyday conversation. Do not confuse with 'used to' (habit) or 'get used to' (process of becoming familiar).
Spanish: acostumbrado aPortuguese (BR): acostumado aPortuguese (PT): habituado aChinese (Simplified): 习惯于Chinese (Traditional): 習慣於Hindi: का आदी होनाArabic: معتاد علىBengali: অভ্যস্ত - মানিয়ে নেওয়া (বেশি পরিচিত অর্থে)Russian: привыкшийJapanese: 慣れているVietnamese: quen với - đã thích nghi vớiKorean: 익숙한Turkish: alışıkUrdu: عادی - مانوسIndonesian: terbiasa - sudah biasa
Example Sentences
I'm accustomed to waking up early.
basic
She is accustomed to the hot weather now.
basic
We are accustomed to eating dinner at 7.
basic
After years abroad, he's accustomed to new cultures.
natural
It took me a while to get accustomed to city life.
natural
Don't worry, you'll get accustomed to it soon enough.
natural