Habits: meaning, definitions and examples

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habits

 

[ หˆhรฆbษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

daily routine

Habits are the behaviors that we repeat regularly and often unconsciously. They are formed through repetition and can be both positive and negative. Habits play a significant role in shaping our lives and can greatly affect our success and well-being.

Synonyms

custom, practice, routine.

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Word Description / Examples
habits

Regular behaviors or actions that a person does often without thinking.

  • Brushing teeth every morning and night is a habit for many people.
  • She has a habit of drinking coffee during breakfast.
routine

A sequence of actions regularly followed, often according to a timetable or schedule.

  • Her morning routine includes jogging, taking a shower, and having breakfast.
  • The daily routine at school starts with a morning assembly followed by classes.
custom

Traditional practices commonly shared by a group or society, often passed down through generations.

  • It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a home.
  • During Chinese New Year, giving red envelopes is a customary practice.
practice

A regular activity or exercise that is done to improve a skill or maintain proficiency.

  • The basketball team has practice every evening to prepare for the big game.
  • Yoga practitioners engage in daily practice to enhance their flexibility.

Examples of usage

  • People who have the habit of exercising regularly tend to have better physical health.
  • She has a habit of checking her phone first thing in the morning.
  • Breaking a bad habit can be challenging but is worth the effort.
  • Cultivating good study habits can lead to academic success.
  • His habit of procrastination often leads to missed deadlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "habits" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hรกbitos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเคคเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewohnheiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebiasaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะธั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawyki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฟ’ๆ…ฃ (ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habitudes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกbitos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑลŸkanlฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ด€ (seupgwan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฏุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvyky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvyky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน ๆƒฏ (xรญguร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ navade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ venjur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™rdiลŸlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hรกbitos

Etymology

The word 'habits' originates from the Latin word 'habitudo', meaning condition, disposition, or behavior. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the actions or behaviors that individuals repeatedly perform. Habits have been studied extensively in psychology and behavioral science to understand how they are formed and how they can be changed for personal development.

See also: habitat, habitation, habitual, habitually, habituate, inhabit.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,210, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.