wont

Definitions


[wɒnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- one's customary behaviour
(e.g: Constance, as was her wont, had paid her little attention)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, ‘dwell, be accustomed’, of Germanic origin


[wɒnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed
(e.g: he was wont to arise at 5.30 every morning)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, ‘dwell, be accustomed’, of Germanic origin


[wɒnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or be or become accustomed
(e.g: wont thy heart to thoughts hereof)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, ‘dwell, be accustomed’, of Germanic origin




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