customary
gb/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/ us/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
B2
Inglês
~ 5200
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B2
property
1
usual or traditional in a society
Done in the way people usually do it in a place or group; normal and expected.
Padrão de uso:
it is customary to [verb]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"it is customary for do"* instead of *"it is customary to do"*. The correct pattern is *"It is customary to [verb]"* or *"It is customary for [someone] to [verb]"*. Learners also sometimes confuse *customary* with *costume*; *customary* is about usual behavior, not clothing.
Sinônimos
usual (More general and everyday; does not highlight tradition as strongly.)
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traditional (Emphasizes long-standing customs more than what is simply normal now.)
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conventional (Focuses on accepted social norms and standards, sometimes with a slightly critical tone.)
Antônimos
unusual (Describes something not commonly done or seen.)
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unconventional (Stresses that something does not follow normal social rules or customs.)
Colocações
it is customary to
|customary practice
|customary way
|customary greeting
|customary for [someone] to
|following customary procedures
Temas
society
|culture
|habits
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemplos
- In many countries, it is customary to tip the waiter after a meal.
- Guests removed their shoes at the door, as is customary in that region.
- The company gave employees a small bonus at the end of the year, following its customary practice.
- At formal dinners, it is customary to wait until everyone is served before starting to eat.
- Sending a thank‑you note after a job interview is customary in some industries.
Exemplos para estudantes
- In my country, it is customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
- At this school, it is customary to wear a uniform.
- It is customary to bring a small gift when you visit a new home.
- In that office, it is customary to call people by their first names.
adjective
C1
property
2
usual for a particular person
Normal for one person; the way this person usually acts.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s customary [behavior]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes try to use *customary* before very temporary states (e.g. *customary mood today*). *Customary* is best used for stable, repeated ways a person usually behaves, not for one‑time situations.
Sinônimos
habitual (More formal and often used for repeated actions, sometimes negative (e.g. habitual liar).)
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characteristic (Highlights that something clearly shows a person's typical style or nature.)
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typical (Common, everyday alternative; slightly broader and less formal.)
Antônimos
uncharacteristic (Describes behavior that does not match someone's normal way of acting.)
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out of character (A phrase showing that an action is different from what a person usually does.)
Colocações
her customary smile
|his customary efficiency
|with customary care
|in his customary manner
|her customary calm
|their customary good humor
Temas
habits
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemplos
- She greeted us with her customary warm smile.
- He completed the report with his customary attention to detail.
- Despite the chaos, she remained calm in her customary way.
- They welcomed the guests with their customary kindness.
- He made a few jokes, in his customary dry style.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He arrived early, in his customary way.
- She spoke with her customary quiet voice.
- They showed their customary care when they packed the boxes.
- The teacher gave his customary homework at the end of the class.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
based on long-standing custom (law)
In law or government, coming from long-time practice and tradition, not from a written rule.
Padrão de uso:
customary [noun]
Sinônimos
traditional (General word for long‑established ways; does not specifically point to legal force.)
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unwritten (Focuses on the lack of written rules, not specifically on custom as the source.)
Antônimos
statutory (Refers to rules created by written law passed by a legislature.)
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codified (Describes laws formally written into an organized legal code.)
Colocações
customary law
|customary land rights
|customary international law
|customary marriage
|customary rules
|customary practices
Temas
law
|society
|politics
Exemplos
- The dispute will be settled according to customary law rather than modern legislation.
- In many regions, customary land rights are not formally recorded but are widely recognized.
- Customary international law develops from the consistent practice of states followed from a sense of legal duty.
- Some communities still recognize customary marriage alongside civil marriage.
- The court examined whether the practice had become part of customary international law.
Exemplos para estudantes
- In that village, people follow customary law, not written law.
- The farmers say they have customary rights to use the land.
- Some rules in international law come from customary practice between countries.
Gramática
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customary
AFI
GB/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
US/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
cus - tom - ary (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: customary
Família de palavras
Expressões
as is customary
1/ˈæz ˈɪz kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
in the usual traditional way
Used to say that something is being done in the normal or traditional way.
Exemplos
- The bride, as is customary, arrived a little later than the groom.
- As is customary, the players shook hands after the match.
- He made a short speech, as is customary on such occasions.
customary law
1/kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
technical
law based on long-standing custom
A kind of law that comes from long-time customs and practice, not from written rules made by a government.
Exemplos
- In that region, customary law still plays an important role in resolving family disputes.
- The constitution recognizes both statutory law and customary law.
- Customary law can sometimes conflict with modern human rights standards.
it is customary to
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz kˈʌstəmˌɛɹi tə/
fixed phrase
used to say something is normal
Used before a verb to say that people usually do this action in this situation.
Exemplos
- In Japan, it is customary to bow when you meet someone.
- At this company, it is customary to send a welcome email to new staff.
- During the festival, it is customary to visit family and exchange small gifts.