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Custom vs. Habit
Custom
/ˈkʌstəm/Examples:
The customs officers wanted to please the rich ship owner.'No,' replied Jerry, 'no, it's not the custom with us.This is not our custom, and of course yours was unsolicited.
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This word has no antonymsHabit
/ˈhæbət/Examples:
The habits scorecard.You start to see yourself as someone who lives the habit.I'm not in the habit of comin' late often.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Custom often refers to a traditional or widely accepted way of behaving that is specific to a place, society, or cultural group.
- Habit refers to a regular practice or routine performed by an individual that is repeated and can be difficult to give up.
- An easy way to remember: A custom is shared among a group, while a habit is personal to an individual.
- Customs are often cultural or societal norms, whereas habits are more personal behavioral patterns.
- Custom is sometimes formal and ceremonial, while habit tends to be informal and mundane.
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