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Wont: meaning, definitions and examples

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wont

 

[ woสŠnt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

negative form

The term 'wont' is a contraction of 'will not', used predominantly in informal spoken English. It signifies a refusal to do something or indicates a future action that will not take place. This term is often employed to express strong reluctance or determination against an action. Although less common in modern usage, it can carry an air of dialectal or older English charm.

Synonyms

refuse to, shall not, will not.

Examples of usage

  • I won't be attending the meeting.
  • She won't finish her project on time.
  • They won't agree to the terms.
Context #2 | Adjective

habitual behavior

'Wont' also refers to a habitual practice or custom. It describes something that someone is accustomed to doing. This definition is rooted in older usage but is still found in literature. It describes behavior that is typical or usual for an individual or group.

Synonyms

accustomed to, inclined to, used to.

Examples of usage

  • He is wont to wake up early.
  • They are wont to visit the park every weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "wont" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo querer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคนเฅ€เค‚ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nicht wollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak mau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะต ั…ะพั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nie chcieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใŸใใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ne pas vouloir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no querer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istememek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๊ณ  ์‹ถ์ง€ ์•Š๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุง ูŠุฑูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nechtรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nechcieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ne hoteti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ek vil ekki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะฐะผะฐะนะผั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ  แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istษ™mษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no querer

Etymology

The word 'wont' originated from Middle English 'wont', which is derived from the Old English 'wunian', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to be accustomed to'. Over time, it evolved in usage, particularly in the context of habitual behavior. The contraction form 'won't' is a result of phonetic simplification in the transition from Middle to Modern English. As English continued to develop, 'wont' began to take on the negative connotation of refusal, essentially becoming synonymous with 'will not'. In contemporary usage, 'wont' is frequently employed in poetic or dramatic settings to convey a sense of formality or nostalgia. Despite its declining usage in everyday conversation, it retains a presence in literary texts and old idiomatic expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,229, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.