habit
/ˈhæb.ɪt/noun★Beginner— regular tendency or practice
general
a regular practice or tendency that is hard to give up
He has a bad habit of biting his nails.
This describes an unwanted behavior he does often.
Reading before bed is a good habit for relaxation.
This shows a beneficial routine.
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Habits can be positive (like exercise) or negative (like smoking).
Collocations
break a habitto stop doing something regularlyform a habitto develop a regular practiceold habits die hardlong-standing behaviors are difficult to change
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Positive vs. Negative Habits
Habits can be beneficial (like exercise) or harmful (like procrastination).
⚡Gold Rule
Habit Formation
Habits are formed through consistent repetition over time.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'habit', from Latin 'habitus' (condition, appearance), from 'habere' (to have).
📝Usage Notes
Habits are often formed through repetition and can be difficult to change.
Word Breakdown
hab
to have or hold
root-it
noun suffix
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