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wont to

/wəʊnt tuː/

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/wəʊnt tuː/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или литературное выражение, означающее 'привыкший к' или 'имеющий привычку делать что-либо'. Редко используется в современной повседневной речи.

An archaic or literary expression meaning 'accustomed to' or 'in the habit of doing something.' It is rarely used in modern everyday speech.

  1. Accustomed or in the habit ofC2formalbritish

    In the habit of doing something; likely to do something as a matter of habit.

    ruИметь привычку

    • He was wont to take a walk every morning after breakfast.
    • She is wont to complain about the weather.
    • As was his wont, he arrived early to prepare for the meeting.