Wont — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈwȯnt/

Meaning & Definition of Wont

Wont (adjective)

  1. accustomed, used
  2. inclined, apt

Wont (verb)

  1. accustom, habituate
  2. to have the habit of doing something

Wont (noun)

  1. habitual way of doing, use

Wont (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in the habit or custom

    "she paced about the room, as she is wont to do whenever she is agitated"

    similar: accustomed, given, habituated, used
    related: apt, inclined, liable, likely, prone, hardened, inured, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, addicted, hooked
    opposite: unaccustomed, unused, unwonted
    near: unapt, unlikely, averse, disinclined, opposed, inexperienced, new, unseasoned, disaccustomed, weaned

Wont (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a usual manner of behaving or doing

    "he got up early, as is his wont"

    similar: custom, fashion, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, ritual, second nature, trick, way
    related: addiction, disposition, bent, inclination, proclivity, set, tendency, tenor, turn, bag, convention, form, mode, style, usage, use, deportment, manners, mores, drill, groove, jog trot, regime, regimen, rote, routine, rut, affectation, airs, pose, attribute, characteristic, mark, trait, eccentricity, kink, oddity, peculiarity, quirk, singularity, tic

Wont (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in habituate

    similar: habituate, accustom, acquaint, familiarize, initiate, introduce, orient, orientate, apprise, brief, clue (in), fill in, inform, educate, enlighten, ground, instruct, school, train, verse, expose, present, subject, advise, tell, tip (off), warn, wise (up), reacquaint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wont

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wont:

accustomed, given, habituated, used, custom, fashion, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, ritual, second nature, trick, way, habituate, accustom, acquaint, familiarize, initiate, introduce, orient, orientate, apprise, brief, clue (in), fill in, inform, educate, enlighten, ground, instruct, school, train, verse, expose, present, subject, advise, tell, tip (off)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wont

Words with the opposite meaning of Wont:

unaccustomed, unused, unwonted

Related Words for Wont

apt, inclined, liable, likely, prone, hardened, inured, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, addicted, hooked, addiction, disposition, bent, inclination, proclivity, set, tendency, tenor, turn, bag, convention, form, mode, style, usage, use, deportment

Near Antonyms of Wont

unapt, unlikely, averse, disinclined, opposed, inexperienced, new, unseasoned, disaccustomed, weaned

Word Forms of Wont

Inflections: wonted, wonting

Origin & Etymology of Wont

Middle English woned, wont, from past participle of wonen to dwell, be used to, from Old English wunian; akin to Old High German wonēn to dwell, be used to, Sanskrit vanoti he strives for win

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Wont

as is someone's wont

Frequently Asked Questions about Wont

What does "Wont" mean?

"Wont" means accustomed, used. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: accustomed, used. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wont"?

Other words for "Wont" include accustomed, given, habituated, used, custom, fashion, habit and habitude. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wont" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wont"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wont". Common alternatives include accustomed, given, habituated, used, custom, fashion, habit, habitude, pattern and practice.

What is the opposite of "Wont"?

Antonyms of "Wont" include unaccustomed, unused and unwonted. Near antonyms include unapt, unlikely, averse and disinclined.

How do you use "Wont" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wont" in a sentence: "she paced about the room, as she is wont to do whenever she is agitated"; "he got up early, as is his wont".

Is "Wont" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wont" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wont"?

"Wont" is pronounced /ˈwȯnt/.

What is the origin of the word "Wont"?

"Wont" comes from Middle English woned, wont, from past participle of wonen to dwell, be used to, from Old English wunian; akin to Old High German wonēn to dwell, be used to, Sanskrit vanoti he strives for win. First known use: before 12th century.