Habit ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Habit ( noun )

1. A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
2. An action or way of behaving that is repeated so often that it becomes typical of a person or group.
3. A garment worn by members of a religious order, typically a long, loose gown.
4. An appearance or aspect of something, especially as a result of long-term use or development.

Origin:

From old french habit, from latin habitus ("condition, appearance, dress, attire, habit"), from habeō ("i have, hold").

Examples:

1. He had a habit of tapping his foot when he was nervous.
2. It was her habit to rise early and go for a walk before breakfast.
3. The monks wear a white habit.
4. The habit of the leaves is to grow towards the sun.
5. It was just a bad habit, and she knew she had to break it.

(As a verb)

Habit ( verb )

1. A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
2. An action or way of behaving that is repeated so often that it becomes typical of a person or group.
3. A garment worn by members of a religious order, typically a long, loose gown.
4. An appearance or aspect of something, especially as a result of long-term use or development.

Origin:

From old french habit, from latin habitus ("condition, appearance, dress, attire, habit"), from habeō ("i have, hold").

Examples:

1. He had a habit of tapping his foot when he was nervous.
2. It was her habit to rise early and go for a walk before breakfast.
3. The monks wear a white habit.
4. The habit of the leaves is to grow towards the sun.
5. It was just a bad habit, and she knew she had to break it.