Word
habitually
Phoneticsha·bit·u·al·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/həˈbɪtʃuəɫi/
UK/hɐbˈɪtʃuːəli/
Definition
adv. in a way that you do something often or regularly. You use this to describe a behavior that has become a normal part of your daily life.
adv. in a manner that is customary or frequent; by regular practice or custom.
Examples
“He habitually checks his phone first thing in the morning.”
“She habitually arrives at the office fifteen minutes before the start of the workday to prepare for the morning meeting.”
“The defendant was habitually late for his court appearances, a pattern of behavior that the judge noted as a factor in his sentencing decision.”
Examples
simple
“He habitually checks his phone first thing in the morning.”
contextual
“She habitually arrives at the office fifteen minutes before the start of the workday to prepare for the morning meeting.”
complex
“The defendant was habitually late for his court appearances, a pattern of behavior that the judge noted as a factor in his sentencing decision.”
Real-World Examples
“Many people still habitually welcome bright sunshine and high temperatures.” “Suddenly, many people who had not habitually drunk milk were consuming it regularly , including not only some Americans but also people overseas.” Etymology
From habitual + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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