habit Sentence Examples

  1. Smoking cigarettes had become a deeply ingrained habit for Jack.
  2. She had a habit of biting her nails when she was nervous.
  3. The habit of staying up late had taken a toll on her health.
  4. Paul's habit of interrupting others was both rude and annoying.
  5. The habit of exercising regularly had improved his physical and mental well-being.
  6. The habit of checking her phone constantly was a distraction.
  7. The habit of leaving things unfinished had a negative impact on her productivity.
  8. She made a conscious effort to break her habit of procrastinating.
  9. The habit of reading before bed helped her relax and fall asleep.
  10. Jim's habit of being punctual earned him respect and trust from his colleagues.

habit Meaning

Wordnet

habit (n)

an established custom

(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)

excessive use of drugs

Wordnet

habit (v)

put a habit on

Webster

habit (n.)

The usual condition or state of a person or thing, either natural or acquired, regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly retained; as, a religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution; as, a full habit of body.

The general appearance and manner of life of a living organism.

Fixed or established custom; ordinary course of conduct; practice; usage; hence, prominently, the involuntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which is acquired by their frequent repetition; as, habit is second nature; also, peculiar ways of acting; characteristic forms of behavior.

Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit.

To inhabit.

To dress; to clothe; to array.

To accustom; to habituate. [Obs.] Chapman.

FAQs About the word habit

an established custom, (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetiti

ritual, trick, practice, tendency, way, style, practise, habitude,custom, wont

undress, undress, disarray, strip,strip, disarray, disrobe, disrobe, unveil, divest

Smoking cigarettes had become a deeply ingrained habit for Jack.

She had a habit of biting her nails when she was nervous.

The habit of staying up late had taken a toll on her health.

Paul's habit of interrupting others was both rude and annoying.