Pronunciation: /ˈhæbɪt/
noun a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
A1 I have a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
A2 She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
B1 Developing good study habits is important for academic success.
B2 His habit of arriving late to meetings is starting to annoy his colleagues.
C1 The habit of exercising regularly has greatly improved my overall health.
C2 Breaking the habit of procrastination was a challenge, but I eventually overcame it.
verb None
A1 I habitually brush my teeth before going to bed.
A2 She habitually checks her phone first thing in the morning.
B1 He habitually takes a walk after dinner to relax.
B2 They habitually meditate for 10 minutes every morning.
C1 The successful entrepreneur habitually reads for an hour each day to stay informed.
C2 The athlete habitually visualizes their performance before every competition.
adjective None
A1 She has a habit of drinking tea every morning.
A2 It's a habit for him to check his email as soon as he wakes up.
B1 The habit of arriving late to meetings is not acceptable in this company.
B2 Having a habit of procrastination can lead to missed opportunities.
C1 His habit of always being punctual has earned him a good reputation.
C2 The habit of constantly seeking perfection can be exhausting.
adverb None
A1 I habitually brush my teeth before bed.
A2 She habitually checks her phone first thing in the morning.
B1 He habitually arrives late to meetings.
B2 They habitually procrastinate when it comes to completing tasks.
C1 The team habitually meets every Monday to discuss project updates.
C2 She habitually practices mindfulness meditation to stay focused and calm.
pronoun None
A1 It is my habit to brush my teeth before bed.
A2 She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
B1 His habit of arriving late to meetings is really starting to annoy everyone.
B2 The habit of checking her phone constantly has become a problem in her relationship.
C1 Developing good study habits is essential for academic success.
C2 Breaking the habit of procrastination can be challenging, but it is possible with determination.
preposition None
A1 I have a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
A2 She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
B1 It's a bad habit to interrupt people when they're speaking.
B2 He has a habit of checking his phone constantly, even during meetings.
C1 Developing a habit of regular exercise can greatly improve your health.
C2 Breaking a habit of procrastination can be challenging, but it's worth it in the long run.
conjunction None
A1 I have a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
A2 She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
B1 Despite his habit of being late, he still managed to arrive on time for the meeting.
B2 Having a habit of exercising regularly has greatly improved my overall health.
C1 His habit of always speaking his mind can sometimes get him into trouble.
C2 The company's habit of cutting corners eventually led to a major product recall.
interjection None
A1 Habit! Don't forget to brush your teeth before bed.
A2 Habit! I always check my phone first thing in the morning.
B1 Habit! I need to start exercising regularly.
B2 Habit! I can't stop biting my nails when I'm nervous.
C1 Habit! I have a tendency to procrastinate when it comes to big projects.
C2 Habit! I find myself reaching for a snack every time I watch TV.
article None
A1 It is my habit to brush my teeth before bed.
A2 She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
B1 Developing a habit of regular exercise can improve your overall health.
B2 Breaking a bad habit can be challenging, but it is possible with determination.
C1 His habit of arriving late to meetings has started to affect his professional reputation.
C2 The artist's daily habit of sketching in his notebook has led to a significant improvement in his work.
formal Developing a daily reading habit can greatly improve your vocabulary.
informal I have a bad habit of biting my nails when I'm nervous.
slang She's got a habit of ghosting people after a few dates.
figurative Procrastination is a habit that can be hard to break.
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