Custom

Meaning

a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice

a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place

Example Sentences

It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.

Shaking hands is a common custom in many countries.

Example Expressions

old habits die hard

Synonyms

tradition, practice, habit, convention, ritual

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tradition, practice, habit, convention

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tradition, practice, ritual, convention

Antonyms

innovation, novelty, exception

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innovation, novelty, exception

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innovation, novelty

Collocations

local custom, ancient custom, cultural custom, follow custom, business custom

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local custom, ancient custom, cultural custom

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local custom, cultural custom, follow custom, business custom