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