Definition

Used to describe someone or something that is accustomed to a certain way of behaving or doing things.

Example

She is wont to take long walks in the evening.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

You know, I am wont to forget my keys when I rush in the morning.

That happens to me all the time too!

I guess we're just wont to being a bit scatterbrained sometimes.

Definitely! It seems to be a common struggle for most people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have a usual way of doing something or to be accustomed to a particular behavior.

Example

She is wont to take a walk every morning before breakfast.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I usually wont to go jogging in the mornings.

That's a great habit! How long have you been doing that?

I've been at it for about six months now, and it really helps.

Definition

A usual or customary practice or habit that someone follows.

Example

It was her wont to take a walk every morning before breakfast.

Conversation

Do you remember our old wont of meeting at the café every Saturday?

Yeah, that was such a fun routine we had!

I miss that wont — it was the best way to catch up.

Definition

To make someone used to something or familiar with it.

Example

She was wont to rise early every morning.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should really wont ourselves to get up earlier on weekends.

That sounds like a good idea, but I love sleeping in.

Yeah, but if we wont ourselves to do it, we might enjoy our mornings more.

Root Explanation

Wont originates from Old English 'wunian' (meaning to dwell or be accustomed) and the suffix '-t' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'wont' refers to a habitual practice or something one is accustomed to.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dwelling' or being 'accustomed' to something — that's what 'wont' means, a habitual practice.

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