custom
gb/kˈʌstəm/ us/kˈʌstəm/
B1
Engels
~ 2600
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
traditional social practice
A way of doing things that is usual in a certain place or group.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone/something] follow(s) [custom]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'custom' with 'customer'; 'custom' means a tradition, not a person who buys something.
Synoniemen
tradition (Often refers to long-established customs passed down over generations.)
Antoniemen
innovation (Refers to introducing new ideas or ways, opposite to following established customs.)
Woordcombinaties
local custom
|ancient custom
|follow custom
|cultural custom
|old custom
Thema's
culture
|society
|tradition
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
2
patronage of a business
When people buy things from a shop or company.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] give(s) [business] [custom]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners incorrectly use 'custom' here as plural 'customs' when referring to business customers.
Synoniemen
patronage (More formal term for the act of giving business to a shop or company.)
Antoniemen
boycott (The act of avoiding buying from a business, opposite of giving custom.)
Woordcombinaties
regular custom
|lose custom
|attract custom
Thema's
business
|commerce
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
custom [item/service]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'custom' (adjective) with 'costume', which means clothing worn for special occasions like plays or parties.
Synoniemen
bespoke (British English term, often used for clothing or services tailored for an individual.)
Antoniemen
standard (Refers to something mass-produced and not made to order.)
Woordcombinaties
custom design
|custom build
|custom order
Thema's
manufacturing
|design
|business
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I bought a custom shirt.
- She made a custom cake for the party.
- He drives a custom car.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
custom
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəm/
US/kˈʌstəm/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
cus - tom (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: custom
Noun
- Base: custom
- Plural: custom, customs
Woordfamilie
Forms
customs
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncustomary
adjective
Advanced or less common
customarily
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- This table was custom-made for our kitchen.
- He wore a custom-made suit to the event.