habitual

adjective

«habitual» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Done often, as a habit: his habitual walk after dinner. tree →
Doing something often or regularly, especially something bad: a habitual liar. tree →
Usual: her habitual seat. tree →

In the lessons

In stories «habitual» describes what a character always does; in health lessons habitual exercise is good and habitual snacking is not. Phrases: «a habitual liar», «a habitual latecomer», «habitual behaviour».

Examples

Grandpa took his habitual walk around the park. tree →
He is a habitual latecomer. tree →
She sat in her habitual place by the window. tree →
Habitual exercise keeps you healthy. tree →
Nobody trusts a habitual liar. tree →
His habitual smile made everyone feel welcome. tree →

Note

From «habit». Adverb: habitually. A bit formal; casual words are «usual» or «always doing». Say «huh-BIT-yoo-ul».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «habitual» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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