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An action performed on a regular basis.countableuncountable
- It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.
- I really need to get into the habit of writing down what I spend.
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An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.countableuncountable
- By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday.
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An addiction.countableuncountable
- kick the habit
- He has a 10-cigar habit.
habit
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To clothe.transitive
- Ritson, who was a native of the bishoprick of Durham, tells us that the fairies frequented many parts of it; that they were described as being of the smallest size, and uniformly habited in green.
- Here I began my shopping, was interviewed by dressmakers, and naturally had much to do to habit myself for civilized life again.
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To inhabit.archaictransitive
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A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.countableuncountable
- It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.
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A piece of clothing worn for a specific activity; a uniform.countableuncountable
- The new riding habits of the team looked smashing!
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Outward appearance; attire; dress.archaiccountableuncountable
- Noble and milde this Perſean ſeemes to be, If outward habit Iudge the inward man.
- Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy.
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Form of growth or general appearance and structure of a plant or crystal.countableform-ofuncountable