habit

• Substantivo 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.

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.

1. Regular practice or routineA2formal

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

   Hábito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconventioncustompatternpracticeritualroutineusagewaywont

   Antônimosimprovisationinnovationnoveltyspontaneity

2. Addiction or dependenceB1informal

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

   Vício

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaddictioncompulsiondependencedependencyfixationobsessionweakness

3. Clothing (religious)B2formal

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

   Hábito religioso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattirefrockgarbrobe