Words / A2

HAB-it/ˈhæbɪt/

A habit is something you do regularly, often without thinking: a good habit, a bad habit, a habit of + -ing. Custom is more about a culture or group; routine is a planned sequence. Break a habit and get into the habit of are set phrases. Habit is countable: one habit, several habits. Do not write “have habit to” — use a habit of doing.

Meaning

Something that you do regularly, often without thinking.

Examples

• “She has a habit of reading before bed.”
• “Biting your nails is a hard habit to break.”
• “Try to get into the habit of reviewing words daily.”

Good to know

a habit of + -ing. get into / break a habit. Not “habit to do.”

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