Habits And Routines

3 words in this vocabulary list

verb past tense of the verb 'accustom', meaning to make someone or something used to something

adjective customary or usual

  • She was accustomed to waking up early every morning to meditate.
  • I'm accustomed to taking the bus to work since my car broke down.
  • He's so accustomed to his favorite coffee shop, he practically lives there.
  • The old house was accustomed to the sound of laughter and footsteps echoing through its halls.

adjective describing a behavior that is done regularly or repeatedly

  • His habitual tardiness was starting to become a problem in the workplace.
  • She has a habitual tendency to leave her dirty dishes in the sink.
  • His habitual snacking is really starting to show on his waistline.
  • The old house had a habitual creaking sound that added to its eerie atmosphere.

adjective customary; usual; habitual

  • It is not accustomary to wear jeans to a formal event.
  • It's not the usual thing to do.
  • It's not the norm.
  • It's like swimming against the current.