Synonyms for

Wont

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

Definition

accustomed; used to doing something

Synonyms & similar words

habit accustomed regular routine

Synonyms by register

Formal

customary habitual established conventional

Informal

usual normal typical regular

Literary

trodden familiar

Antonyms

unusual uncommon rare atypical abnormal deviant

Common collocations

  • as is wont
  • his wont
  • her wont
  • their wont
  • fall into a wont
  • break a wont
  • old wont

Word family

noun wont
adjective wont

Usage note

As an adjective, 'wont' means accustomed or used to. As a noun, it refers to a habit or custom. It is often used in the phrase 'as is wont'.

Example sentences

  1. I am wont to drink coffee in the morning.
  2. My cat is wont to sit in the sun.
  3. He is wont to laugh at silly jokes.
  4. She is wont to sing in the shower.
  5. They are wont to take long walks in the park.

Quotes

  • I am not wont to weep.
  • We are all wont to see our own doings in those of others.
  • The heart is wont to feel remorse.

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