Habit meaning

What does “habit” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“habit” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an established custom.

habit

an established custom
“it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening”
Synonymswont
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
“owls have nocturnal habits”
“she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”
Synonymsuse
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)
“a shrub of spreading habit”
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
Synonymsriding habit
excessive use of drugs
Synonymssubstance abuse drug abuse

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University