English vocabulary · C1
Wont
/woʊnt/ · adj., n.
It means something a person always does out of habit. It is a custom they follow again and again.
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Example sentences
- He arrived early, as was his wont.
- She checked her phone, as is her wont.
Word origin and roots
from Old English
- gewunod — accustomed (from Old English)
Synonyms and nuances
- HABIT — repeated personal action (Daily & Personal)
- CUSTOM — accepted usual practice (Social & Expected)
- ROUTINE — fixed order of actions (Scheduled & Regular)
Similar words
- habit
- custom
- routine
Lesson notes
Wont. It means something a person always does out of habit. It is a custom they follow again and again.
Similar words are habit, custom, and routine. Use wont when describing a deep personal habit in a formal or literary way.
He arrived early, as was his wont. She checked her phone, as is her wont.
From Old English. Gewunod- means accustomed. A pattern so deep it feels like part of who you are — that is your wont.