habit
word
/ˈhæbət/
HAB-it
/hˈæbɪt/
HAB-it
Definition
A habit is something you do regularly or automatically, often without thinking much about it. It can be a helpful routine or a behavior that is hard to stop.
Usage & Nuances
Very common with verbs like 'have', 'develop', 'break', and 'get into': 'have a habit', 'break a habit'. Often used for repeated personal behavior, both good and bad. 'Custom' is more about social tradition, while 'routine' is a planned sequence of actions.
Spanish: hábito - costumbrePortuguese (BR): hábito - costumePortuguese (PT): hábito - costumeChinese (Simplified): 习惯Chinese (Traditional): 習慣Hindi: आदतArabic: عادةBengali: অভ্যাসRussian: привычкаJapanese: 習慣（しゅうかん）Vietnamese: thói quenKorean: 습관Turkish: alışkanlıkUrdu: عادتIndonesian: kebiasaan
Example Sentences
It is hard to change an old habit.
basic
He has a habit of drinking too much coffee.
basic
Reading before bed is a good habit.
basic
I'm trying to get into the habit of going to the gym after work.
natural
Checking my phone first thing in the morning has become a bad habit.
natural
Once that habit sticks, everything feels easier.
natural