Pronunciation: /wəʊnt/

Definitions of wont

noun a person's customary behavior or habit

Example Sentences

A1 I have a wont for chocolate.

A2 Her wont for adventure led her to travel the world.

B1 His wont to procrastinate often gets in the way of his work.

B2 The company's wont for innovation has kept them ahead of their competitors.

C1 Despite his usual wont for privacy, he opened up to his closest friends.

C2 Her wont for perfectionism can sometimes be a hindrance in completing tasks efficiently.

adjective accustomed or likely to do something

Example Sentences

A1 She is wont to wear her favorite sweater on cold days.

A2 He is wont to arrive late to meetings.

B1 The cat is wont to sleep in the sunbeam by the window.

B2 The old man is wont to tell stories of his youth.

C1 The politician is wont to make promises he can't keep.

C2 The artist is wont to create controversial pieces that challenge societal norms.

Examples of wont in a Sentence

formal He won't be attending the meeting due to a prior commitment.

informal I won't be able to make it to the party tonight, sorry.

slang She won't go out with him because she's not interested.

figurative His heart won't let him forget her, no matter how hard he tries.

Grammatical Forms of wont

past tense

wonted

plural

wonts

comparative

more wont

superlative

most wont

present tense

wont

future tense

will wont

perfect tense

have/has wonted

continuous tense

am/is/are wonting

singular

wont

positive degree

wont

infinitive

to wont

gerund

wonting

participle

wonted

Origin and Evolution of wont

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'wont' originated from the Old English word 'gewunod', meaning accustomed or inclined.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wont' evolved to mean habitual behavior or a usual practice.