custom
gb/kˈʌstəm/ us/kˈʌstəm/
B1
영어
~ 2600
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
entity
1
traditional social practice
A way of doing things that is usual in a certain place or group.
사용 패턴：
[someone/something] follow(s) [custom]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'custom' with 'customer'; 'custom' means a tradition, not a person who buys something.
유의어
tradition (Often refers to long-established customs passed down over generations.)
반의어
innovation (Refers to introducing new ideas or ways, opposite to following established customs.)
연어
local custom
|ancient custom
|follow custom
|cultural custom
|old custom
주제
culture
|society
|tradition
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
예문
- Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common custom in many countries.
- It’s an old custom in our village to light candles on the river during the festival.
- According to local custom, guests must remove their shoes before entering the house.
학습자용 예문
- It is a custom to say hello when you meet someone.
- In my town, it is a custom to eat fish on Friday.
- The custom in this country is to bow when greeting.
명사
B2
entity
2
patronage of a business
When people buy things from a shop or company.
사용 패턴：
[someone] give(s) [business] [custom]
자주 하는 실수：
Some learners incorrectly use 'custom' here as plural 'customs' when referring to business customers.
유의어
patronage (More formal term for the act of giving business to a shop or company.)
반의어
boycott (The act of avoiding buying from a business, opposite of giving custom.)
연어
regular custom
|lose custom
|attract custom
주제
business
|commerce
|finance
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The café has built up a loyal custom over the years.
- We appreciate your custom and look forward to serving you again.
- The store lost much of its custom after moving to a new location.
학습자용 예문
- Thank you for your custom.
- The shop lost some custom after the road closed.
- We want more custom for our small café.
adjective
B1
property
3
made-to-order or special-made
Made for one person or purpose, not standard.
사용 패턴：
custom [item/service]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'custom' (adjective) with 'costume', which means clothing worn for special occasions like plays or parties.
유의어
bespoke (British English term, often used for clothing or services tailored for an individual.)
반의어
standard (Refers to something mass-produced and not made to order.)
연어
custom design
|custom build
|custom order
주제
manufacturing
|design
|business
|core_vocabulary
예문
- They ordered a custom suit for the wedding.
- The car comes with several custom options.
- We can create a custom plan to fit your needs.
학습자용 예문
- I bought a custom shirt.
- She made a custom cake for the party.
- He drives a custom car.
문법
기본형
custom
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəm/
US/kˈʌstəm/
음절 및 강세
cus - tom （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: custom
Noun
- Base: custom
- Plural: custom, customs
관련 단어
Forms
customs
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncustomary
adjective
Advanced or less common
customarily
adverb
표현
as is the custom
1/ˈæz ˈɪz ðə kˈʌstəm/
fixed phrase
in the usual traditional way
In the way people usually do it in that place or group.
예문
- As is the custom here, we took off our shoes before entering the house.
- They gave gifts to the hosts, as is the custom in many cultures.
custom and practice
1/kˈʌstəm ˈænd pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
established accepted way over time
The usual way something is done in a place or job, accepted over time.
예문
- Payment on the last day of the month is custom and practice in this company.
- The courts often recognize long-standing customs and practices.
custom-made
1/kˈʌstəm mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
made specially for one person
Made for one person or thing, not mass produced.
예문
- This table was custom-made for our kitchen.
- He wore a custom-made suit to the event.