habit
/ˈhæb.ɪt/
regular tendency or practice
She has the habit of drinking coffee every morning.
This shows a regular practice she follows daily.
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.
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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