Basic Details
Word: Habitual
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is done regularly or often; a habit.
Synonyms: Regular, customary, typical
Antonyms: Unusual, irregular, occasional
Idioms and Phrases
- Creature of habit: A person who tends to act in a particular way regularly. Example: "Hes a creature of habit; he always takes the same route to school."
- Old habits die hard: It is difficult to change or stop doing something that has been a habit for a long time. Example: "Even though she tried to eat healthier, old habits die hard, and she still craved junk food."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She has a habitual routine of reading a book before going to bed each night.
Example 2: It became habitual for him to go for a jog every morning as part of his fitness journey.
Example 3: His habitual lateness to class made it difficult for the teacher to start her lessons on time.
Fun Fact
The word "habitual" comes from the Latin word "habitus," which means "condition" or "state of being." It reflects how certain behaviours become ingrained in our daily lives.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt. (This quote relates to habitual fear that can stop us from trying new things.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "habitual" mean?
a) Something rare or unique
b) A behaviour done regularly
c) An activity from the past
d) A one-time event
Answer: b) A behaviour done regularly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "habitual"?
a) Regular
b) Unexpected
c) Random
d) Unusual
Answer: a) Regular
3. Which word is an antonym of "habitual"?
a) Routine
b) Irregular
c) Customary
d) Typical
Answer: b) Irregular
4. Which sentence uses "habitual" correctly?
a) The habitual cat danced gracefully.
b) He has habitual practices of brushing his teeth twice a day.
c) The habitual flower bloomed every year.
d) She collected habitual stamps from around the world.
Answer: b) He has habitual practices of brushing his teeth twice a day.
5. Which idiom means a person who is used to doing the same thing?
a) Creature of habit
b) Old habits die hard
c) A bird in the hand
d) An apple a day
Answer: a) Creature of habit
