habit

A noun referring to a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. It can also refer to a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order, or the general form or mode of growth of a plant or crystal.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устоявшуюся или регулярную склонность или практику, особенно ту, от которой трудно отказаться.esCostumbre o práctica adquirida por repetición frecuente, que suele realizarse de forma automática o inconsciente; también puede referirse a una tendencia o inclinación habitual de una persona.frSubstantif désignant une tendance ou une pratique établie et régulière, en particulier celle dont il est difficile de se défaire. Peut aussi désigner une coutume ou une manière de faire habituelle.deSubstantiv, das eine gefestigte oder regelmäßige Neigung oder Praxis bezeichnet, besonders eine, von der man nur schwer lassen kann.ptSubstantivo que designa uma tendência ou prática regular e enraizada, muitas vezes difícil de abandonar; também se refere a costumes e tradições de um grupo ou pessoa.zh指一个人长期形成的、难以改变的行为方式或倾向；也可指某一群体或社会长期沿袭的风俗、惯常做法或传统。arاسم يدل على ميل أو ممارسة راسخة أو منتظمة، ولا سيما ما يصعب التخلي عنه. ويشمل أيضًا العادة الموروثة أو المتكررة لدى فرد أو جماعة.

1. Regular practice or routine A2 formal

   A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

   • She has a habit of reading before bed.
   • He broke his habit of smoking after ten years.
   • Good study habits are essential for academic success.

   ruПривычкаeshábitofrhabitudedeGewohnheitptHábitozh习惯arعادة

   Synonymes: conventioncustompatternpracticeritualroutineusagewaywont

   Antonymes: improvisationinnovationnoveltyspontaneity

2. Addiction or dependence B1 informal

   A compulsive need to use a substance or engage in a behavior, often harmful.

   • He developed a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
   • Drug habits can destroy lives.
   • She is trying to kick her habit of biting her nails.

   ruЗависимостьesAdicción o dependenciafrdépendance, accoutumancedeAbhängigkeitptVíciozh瘾arالإدمان

   Synonymes: addictioncompulsiondependencedependencyfixationobsessionweakness

3. Clothing (religious) B2 formal

   A distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a religious order.

   • The nun wore a traditional black habit.
   • Monks in their brown habits walked through the monastery.
   • The habit of the order is simple and plain.

   ruОблачениеesHábito religiosofrHabit religieuxdeOrdenskleidungptHábito religiosozh会衣arزيّ رهباني

   Synonymes: attirefrockgarbrobe

• habits plural form
• habits' possessive plural form
• habit's possessive singular form