انگریزی

custom

gb/kˈʌstəm/ us/kˈʌstəm/
B1 انگریزی
~ 2600
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B1 entity
1

traditional social practice

A way of doing things that is usual in a certain place or group.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone/something] follow(s) [custom]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'custom' with 'customer'; 'custom' means a tradition, not a person who buys something.
ہم معنی الفاظ
tradition (Often refers to long-established customs passed down over generations.)
متضاد الفاظ
innovation (Refers to introducing new ideas or ways, opposite to following established customs.)
لفظی تراکیب
local custom |ancient custom |follow custom |cultural custom |old custom
موضوعات
culture |society |tradition |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم B2 entity
2

patronage of a business

When people buy things from a shop or company.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] give(s) [business] [custom]
عام غلطی:
Some learners incorrectly use 'custom' here as plural 'customs' when referring to business customers.
ہم معنی الفاظ
patronage (More formal term for the act of giving business to a shop or company.)
متضاد الفاظ
boycott (The act of avoiding buying from a business, opposite of giving custom.)
لفظی تراکیب
regular custom |lose custom |attract custom
موضوعات
business |commerce |finance |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: custom [item/service]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'custom' (adjective) with 'costume', which means clothing worn for special occasions like plays or parties.
ہم معنی الفاظ
bespoke (British English term, often used for clothing or services tailored for an individual.)
متضاد الفاظ
standard (Refers to something mass-produced and not made to order.)
لفظی تراکیب
custom design |custom build |custom order
موضوعات
manufacturing |design |business |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I bought a custom shirt.
  • She made a custom cake for the party.
  • He drives a custom car.
گرامر
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custom
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəm/
US/kˈʌstəm/
ہجا بندی اور زور
cus - tom (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
  • Base: custom
Noun
  • Base: custom
  • Plural: custom, customs
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
customs noun
Core family
customary adjective B2 customer noun A2
Related words
customize verb B1 customization noun B2 customizable adjective accustom verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
uncustomary adjective
Advanced or less common
customarily adverb
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • This table was custom-made for our kitchen.
  • He wore a custom-made suit to the event.

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