EGAVE

custom

About 18.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
    Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today.
  2. noun Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.
    Thank you for your custom.
  3. noun The habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.
  4. noun Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
  5. noun Traditional beliefs or rituals.
    The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs; one custom was the mummification of the dead.
  6. noun A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, etc.
  7. noun Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
  8. noun Toll, tax, or tribute.

Similar words

usage custom-made made-to-order bespoke tradition impost bespoken tailor-made tailored customs duty

Often followed by

of and to in is house was for or

Word family

customs

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