Synonyms for

Habits

Verb / ˈhæbʌts / Another word for habits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Habits are actions or behaviors that a person does repeatedly and often subconsciously.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

customs practices routines tendencies

Informal

quirks rituals things ways

Literary

observances usages

Antonyms

unaccustomedness novelty unfamiliarity newness strangeness unconventionality

Common collocations

  • bad habits
  • good habits
  • break a habit
  • form a habit
  • daily habits
  • force of habit
  • develop habits
  • old habits

Word family

noun habit
verb habituate
adjective habitual
adverb habitually

Usage note

Habits are regular tendencies or practices, often done unconsciously. 'Habitual' is the adjective form, referring to something done by habit.

Example sentences

  1. Reading before bed is a habit that helps me fall asleep.
  2. My brother has a habit of biting his nails.
  3. It's important to have good study habits for school.
  4. My dad has a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
  5. Eating healthy is a good habit to have.

Quotes

  • A bad habit never disappears miraculously; it's an undo-it-yourself project.
  • Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
  • The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

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