wont
word
Definition
A formal or literary way to say someone’s usual habit or custom; what someone is typically accustomed to doing.
Usage & Nuances
'Wont' is rare in everyday speech and mostly found in literature or very formal writing. Often appears in the phrase 'as (someone) is wont to do.' Do not confuse with 'won't' (will not). Common collocations: 'of her wont,' 'as is his wont.' Pronounced like 'want.'
Spanish: costumbre - hábito (formal/literario)Portuguese (BR): costume - hábito (formal/literário)Portuguese (PT): costume - hábito (formal/literário)Chinese (Simplified): 习惯 (正式/文学用语)Chinese (Traditional): 習慣 (正式/文學用語)Hindi: आदत (औपचारिक/साहित्यिक)Arabic: عادة (رسمي/أدبي)Bengali: অভ্যেস - স্বভাব - সাধারণ নিয়মRussian: привычка - обычайJapanese: 習慣 - いつものことVietnamese: thói quen - lệ thườngKorean: 습관 - 버릇Turkish: alışkanlık - âdet (eski/edebi)Urdu: عادت - معمول (ادبی)Indonesian: kebiasaan - adat
Example Sentences
He greeted her in his usual wont.
basic
She woke up early, as was her wont.
basic
It was the teacher’s wont to arrive before the students.
basic
As he is wont to do, Tom made a joke at the meeting.
natural
Mary, as she was wont to do, arrived with a smile on her face.
natural
He cooked a big breakfast for his family, as was his wont on Sundays.
natural