habit
gb/hˈæbət/ us/hˈæbət/
A2
English
~ 2400
szokás, szerzetesi ruha, csuha, növekedési habitus, életmód
NOUN
A2
1
szokás
A2
Usage pattern:
to have/get into/break [a habit]
She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
Szokása, hogy idegességében rágja a körmét.
Daily exercise became a habit after a few months.
Néhány hónap után szokássá vált a mindennapos testmozgás.
It's hard to break the habit of checking your phone first thing in the morning.
He picked up the habit of drinking coffee in college.
Learner examples
I have a habit of reading before bed.
Szokásom lefekvés előtt olvasni.
She has a bad habit of being late.
Rossz szokása, hogy elkésik.
He has the habit of drinking tea every morning.
It is hard to stop a bad habit.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'habit' with 'hobby'; a hobby is an activity you enjoy doing in your free time, while a habit is something you do regularly, often without planning.
Meaning
A usual way of behaving
Collocations
break a habit
|form a habit
|bad habit
|good habit
|develop a habit
Synonyms
custom (More formal; often refers to social or cultural practices rather than personal routines.)
|
routine (Implies a regular sequence of actions, often planned or scheduled.)
Antonyms
novelty (Something new or unusual, the opposite of something familiar and repeated.)
Themes
daily life
|psychology
|self-improvement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you do often and usually in the same way, sometimes without thinking about it.
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
NOUN
B1
2
csuha
C1
Usage pattern:
to wear [a habit]
The nuns in the convent all wore traditional habits.
A zárdában az apácák mind hagyományos szerzetesi ruhát viseltek.
He was dressed in the brown habit of the Franciscan order.
A ferences rend barna csuhájába volt öltözve.
Her white habit distinguished her from the other sisters.
Learner examples
The nun wears a black habit.
Az apáca fekete szerzetesi ruhát visel.
A monk's habit is simple and plain.
A szerzetes csuhája egyszerű és dísztelen.
He puts on his habit before prayer.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'habit' (clothing) with 'habit' (behavior); context usually makes the meaning clear.
Meaning
Clothing worn by monks or nuns
Collocations
monk's habit
|nun's habit
|wear a habit
Synonyms
robe (A long, loose outer garment; can be used for religious or ceremonial clothing.)
Antonyms
casual clothes (Informal clothing not associated with religious or official purposes.)
Themes
religion
|clothing
Definition
Special clothes worn by monks or nuns to show they belong to a religious group.
The distinctive clothing or costume worn by members of a religious order or by clergy.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The feeding habits of nocturnal animals are difficult to study.
Az éjszakai állatok táplálkozási szokásait nehéz tanulmányozni.
This plant has a climbing habit and needs support.
Ennek a növénynek kapaszkodó növekedési habitusa van, ezért támasztékra van szüksége.
Scientists observed the migration habits of the whales.
Learner examples
Birds have different eating habits.
A madaraknak eltérő táplálkozási szokásaik vannak.
This tree has a tall growth habit.
Ennek a fának magasra törő növekedési habitusa van.
We study the habits of lions.
Meaning
Natural behavior patterns of animals or plants
Collocations
feeding habit
|growth habit
Synonyms
behavior pattern (A more general term for repeated ways of acting, including in animals.)
Themes
biology
|nature
|animals
Definition
The normal way an animal acts or a plant grows in nature.
The usual manner in which an animal or plant behaves, grows, or functions in its environment.
Grammar
Dictionary form
habit
IPA
GB/hˈæbət/
US/hˈæbət/
Syllables & stress
habit (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (habit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: habit
- Plural: habit, habits
Word family
Forms
habits
noun
Core family
habitual
adjective B2
habitually
adverb
Advanced or less common
habituate
verb
habituation
noun
Expressions
force of habit
1/fˈɔɹs əv hˈæbət/
fixed phrase
Doing something automatically out of routine
Doing something without thinking because you have done it many times before.
Examples
- I locked the door out of force of habit, even though someone was still inside.
- By force of habit, she reached for her phone first thing in the morning.
kick the habit
1/kˈɪk ðə hˈæbət/
idiom
informal
Stop doing something harmful regularly
To stop doing something bad that you do often, like smoking or drinking too much alcohol.
Examples
- After years of smoking, he finally kicked the habit.
- She’s trying to kick the habit of eating junk food at night.
creature of habit
1/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ əv hˈæbət/
idiom
Someone who prefers routine
A person who likes to do the same things in the same way regularly.
Examples
- I'm a creature of habit and always have coffee at 7 a.m.
- She travels often but is still a creature of habit when it comes to her morning routine.
creature of habit
2/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ əv hˈæbət/
idiom
Person who likes routine and familiarity
A person who likes to do the same things in the same way every time.
Examples
- He's a creature of habit and always takes the same route to work.
- I guess I'm just a creature of habit—I eat breakfast at exactly 7 AM every day.