ENGLISH
REFERENCE

tend to do sth

idiom
Meaning

to usually do something or be a certain way. You use this to describe a habit or a common pattern.


Examples
SIMPLE

I tend to drink coffee every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

When he is stressed, he tends to pace around the room until he finds a solution.

COMPLEX

In times of economic uncertainty, investors tend to move their capital toward safer assets, such as gold or government bonds.

Last updated April 22, 2026