Definition of wont in English:

wont

noun wəʊnt

one's wonthumorous, formal

One's customary behaviour.
Constance, as was her wont, had paid her little attention
康斯坦斯，还和她以前的习惯一样，不太注意自己。
Example sentencesExamples
- John spoke briefly, but sincerely, as is his wont.
- As is his wont, Latapy drifts left when he is getting bogged down in the middle and, from the wing position, he cut in past his man for Grant Brebner to flick his low cross behind Mampaey.
- Also, perhaps because I'm so familiar with Peter Pan itself, my mind, as is its wont, tended to wander, if not wonder.
- Well, linguistician that I am, my first thoughts set me to playing about with semantics and, as is my wont on these occasions, to casting my thoughts back to the bard.
- I was warned that senators - as is politicians' wont everywhere - like to speak for most of their allotted time, leaving only a small gap for an answer.
- But certainly in the first half City, as is their wont, refused to wallow in self-pity and played like a side determined to make light of any inconveniences.
- Prabhu Prasad, the celebrity father of ‘Hai Rabba’ Smita, was tapping his feet to the pulsating music as is his wont.
- Their supporters had settled for a draw when, with the whistle already between the referee's lips, Owen ghosted in unnoticed, as is his wont, to nod in a cross from Joe Cole.
- As is the wont with all our film heroes who wax eloquent on the plague of video piracy only when their films are slated for a release, Chiranjeevi too was no exception.
- Gerry, as was his wont, recalled some of the stories of the old days in the Mayo News, the ‘hot metal’ days as he would always describe them.
- Now, the media, as we know, can overdo those things, as is our wont.
- The ball was old and the pitch was slow and Jones, as was his wont, was moving around the crease to disrupt the bowler's line. Jack decided to stand up to the stumps.
- The good General frames it perfectly, as is his wont; but don't get lazy, do click through to the original SFGate item.
- Shearer, as is his wont, scored against Leeds, just as he had done twice at Elland Road on the opening day of the season, just as he had for Southampton and Blackburn so often before.
- As is their wont, the supporters of his ‘rivals’ strongly objected to it.
- Without the right gradient to drain off onto the edges and without the drains, water, as is its wont, finds its own shape, filling every crevice and crater.
- As is often the wont of those who have succeeded through factional alliances, when ambition calls, the instinct is to disown your own and condemn others.
- As is their wont, Melrose will no doubt withdraw into themselves and adopt a siege mentality, blaming referees and everybody else for problems which are of their own making.
- I went into college today, as is my wont, to study English.
- First an apology - I have a number of new blogs linking to me, and I haven't yet reciprocated nor given their blogs a quick one-line review, as is my wont.
Synonyms
custom, habit, way, practice, convention, routine, use, rule

adjective wəʊnt

literary

with infinitive (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed.
〈诗/文〉（人）习惯了的；惯常的
he was wont to arise at 5.30 every morning
他已习惯于每天早晨五点半起床。
Example sentencesExamples
- Bad custom will thrive as it is wont do into the wee hours in less hospitable joints.
- Harty, as is a poacher's wont, removed any dubiety by forcing the ball into the back of the net, before running off in pursuit of the acclaim.
- Anthony loved it but, as customers are wont to do, he insisted I name the drink.
- The manager was satisfied that his side attempted to conjure something, as has been their wont since the season began.
- It is, no doubt, the wont of every generation to look back at the past with an over-egged fondness and to be too damning of current standards.
- Tom Wood ruled the vast Citadel Theatre Shoctor Stage as he is wont.
- If he won't say that, and he won't, he's wont to say nothing to his own skills.
- And if practicality is your wont rather than sentimentality, you should still go.
Synonyms
accustomed, used, given, inclined
in the habit of

verbwonted wəʊnt

archaic

Make or be or become accustomed.
〈古〉（使）习惯（于）；习惯
with object wont thy heart to thoughts hereof
让你的心习惯于本文件中所述的各种想法。
no object, with infinitive sons wont to nurse their Parents in old age
儿子们习惯于在父母年老的时候照顾他们。

Origin

Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, 'dwell, be accustomed', of Germanic origin.

Rhymes

don't, won't

Definition of wont in US English:

wont

noun

one's wontformal, humorous

One's customary behavior in a particular situation.
〈正式或幽默〉习惯，习惯性行为
Constance, as was her wont, had paid her little attention
康斯坦斯，还和她以前的习惯一样，不太注意自己。
Example sentencesExamples
- As is the wont with all our film heroes who wax eloquent on the plague of video piracy only when their films are slated for a release, Chiranjeevi too was no exception.
- But certainly in the first half City, as is their wont, refused to wallow in self-pity and played like a side determined to make light of any inconveniences.
- Well, linguistician that I am, my first thoughts set me to playing about with semantics and, as is my wont on these occasions, to casting my thoughts back to the bard.
- Now, the media, as we know, can overdo those things, as is our wont.
- The good General frames it perfectly, as is his wont; but don't get lazy, do click through to the original SFGate item.
- Prabhu Prasad, the celebrity father of ‘Hai Rabba’ Smita, was tapping his feet to the pulsating music as is his wont.
- Shearer, as is his wont, scored against Leeds, just as he had done twice at Elland Road on the opening day of the season, just as he had for Southampton and Blackburn so often before.
- The ball was old and the pitch was slow and Jones, as was his wont, was moving around the crease to disrupt the bowler's line. Jack decided to stand up to the stumps.
- As is his wont, Latapy drifts left when he is getting bogged down in the middle and, from the wing position, he cut in past his man for Grant Brebner to flick his low cross behind Mampaey.
- Also, perhaps because I'm so familiar with Peter Pan itself, my mind, as is its wont, tended to wander, if not wonder.
- Without the right gradient to drain off onto the edges and without the drains, water, as is its wont, finds its own shape, filling every crevice and crater.
- As is their wont, Melrose will no doubt withdraw into themselves and adopt a siege mentality, blaming referees and everybody else for problems which are of their own making.
- Their supporters had settled for a draw when, with the whistle already between the referee's lips, Owen ghosted in unnoticed, as is his wont, to nod in a cross from Joe Cole.
- As is often the wont of those who have succeeded through factional alliances, when ambition calls, the instinct is to disown your own and condemn others.
- First an apology - I have a number of new blogs linking to me, and I haven't yet reciprocated nor given their blogs a quick one-line review, as is my wont.
- I went into college today, as is my wont, to study English.
- Gerry, as was his wont, recalled some of the stories of the old days in the Mayo News, the ‘hot metal’ days as he would always describe them.
- As is their wont, the supporters of his ‘rivals’ strongly objected to it.
- John spoke briefly, but sincerely, as is his wont.
- I was warned that senators - as is politicians' wont everywhere - like to speak for most of their allotted time, leaving only a small gap for an answer.
Synonyms
custom, habit, way, practice, convention, routine, use, rule

adjective

literary

with infinitive (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed.
〈诗/文〉（人）习惯了的；惯常的
he was wont to arise at 5:30 every morning
他已习惯于每天早晨五点半起床。
Example sentencesExamples
- Bad custom will thrive as it is wont do into the wee hours in less hospitable joints.
- Harty, as is a poacher's wont, removed any dubiety by forcing the ball into the back of the net, before running off in pursuit of the acclaim.
- It is, no doubt, the wont of every generation to look back at the past with an over-egged fondness and to be too damning of current standards.
- Anthony loved it but, as customers are wont to do, he insisted I name the drink.
- The manager was satisfied that his side attempted to conjure something, as has been their wont since the season began.
- Tom Wood ruled the vast Citadel Theatre Shoctor Stage as he is wont.
- If he won't say that, and he won't, he's wont to say nothing to his own skills.
- And if practicality is your wont rather than sentimentality, you should still go.
Synonyms
accustomed, used, given, inclined

verb

archaic

Make or be or become accustomed.
〈古〉（使）习惯（于）；习惯
with object wont thy heart to thoughts hereof
让你的心习惯于本文件中所述的各种想法。
no object, with infinitive sons wont to nurse their Parents in old age
儿子们习惯于在父母年老的时候照顾他们。

Origin

Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, ‘dwell, be accustomed’, of Germanic origin.

单词	wont
释义	Definition of wont in English: wont noun wəʊnt one's wonthumorous, formal One's customary behaviour. Constance, as was her wont, had paid her little attention 康斯坦斯，还和她以前的习惯一样，不太注意自己。 Example sentencesExamples John spoke briefly, but sincerely, as is his wont. As is his wont, Latapy drifts left when he is getting bogged down in the middle and, from the wing position, he cut in past his man for Grant Brebner to flick his low cross behind Mampaey. Also, perhaps because I'm so familiar with Peter Pan itself, my mind, as is its wont, tended to wander, if not wonder. Well, linguistician that I am, my first thoughts set me to playing about with semantics and, as is my wont on these occasions, to casting my thoughts back to the bard. I was warned that senators - as is politicians' wont everywhere - like to speak for most of their allotted time, leaving only a small gap for an answer. But certainly in the first half City, as is their wont, refused to wallow in self-pity and played like a side determined to make light of any inconveniences. Prabhu Prasad, the celebrity father of ‘Hai Rabba’ Smita, was tapping his feet to the pulsating music as is his wont. Their supporters had settled for a draw when, with the whistle already between the referee's lips, Owen ghosted in unnoticed, as is his wont, to nod in a cross from Joe Cole. As is the wont with all our film heroes who wax eloquent on the plague of video piracy only when their films are slated for a release, Chiranjeevi too was no exception. Gerry, as was his wont, recalled some of the stories of the old days in the Mayo News, the ‘hot metal’ days as he would always describe them. Now, the media, as we know, can overdo those things, as is our wont. The ball was old and the pitch was slow and Jones, as was his wont, was moving around the crease to disrupt the bowler's line. Jack decided to stand up to the stumps. The good General frames it perfectly, as is his wont; but don't get lazy, do click through to the original SFGate item. Shearer, as is his wont, scored against Leeds, just as he had done twice at Elland Road on the opening day of the season, just as he had for Southampton and Blackburn so often before. As is their wont, the supporters of his ‘rivals’ strongly objected to it. Without the right gradient to drain off onto the edges and without the drains, water, as is its wont, finds its own shape, filling every crevice and crater. As is often the wont of those who have succeeded through factional alliances, when ambition calls, the instinct is to disown your own and condemn others. As is their wont, Melrose will no doubt withdraw into themselves and adopt a siege mentality, blaming referees and everybody else for problems which are of their own making. I went into college today, as is my wont, to study English. First an apology - I have a number of new blogs linking to me, and I haven't yet reciprocated nor given their blogs a quick one-line review, as is my wont. Synonyms custom, habit, way, practice, convention, routine, use, rule adjective wəʊnt literary with infinitive (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed. 〈诗/文〉（人）习惯了的；惯常的 he was wont to arise at 5.30 every morning 他已习惯于每天早晨五点半起床。 Example sentencesExamples Bad custom will thrive as it is wont do into the wee hours in less hospitable joints. Harty, as is a poacher's wont, removed any dubiety by forcing the ball into the back of the net, before running off in pursuit of the acclaim. Anthony loved it but, as customers are wont to do, he insisted I name the drink. The manager was satisfied that his side attempted to conjure something, as has been their wont since the season began. It is, no doubt, the wont of every generation to look back at the past with an over-egged fondness and to be too damning of current standards. Tom Wood ruled the vast Citadel Theatre Shoctor Stage as he is wont. If he won't say that, and he won't, he's wont to say nothing to his own skills. And if practicality is your wont rather than sentimentality, you should still go. Synonyms accustomed, used, given, inclined in the habit of verbwonted wəʊnt archaic Make or be or become accustomed. 〈古〉（使）习惯（于）；习惯 with object wont thy heart to thoughts hereof 让你的心习惯于本文件中所述的各种想法。 no object, with infinitive sons wont to nurse their Parents in old age 儿子们习惯于在父母年老的时候照顾他们。 Origin Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, 'dwell, be accustomed', of Germanic origin. Rhymes don't, won't Definition of wont in US English: wont noun one's wontformal, humorous One's customary behavior in a particular situation. 〈正式或幽默〉习惯，习惯性行为 Constance, as was her wont, had paid her little attention 康斯坦斯，还和她以前的习惯一样，不太注意自己。 Example sentencesExamples As is the wont with all our film heroes who wax eloquent on the plague of video piracy only when their films are slated for a release, Chiranjeevi too was no exception. But certainly in the first half City, as is their wont, refused to wallow in self-pity and played like a side determined to make light of any inconveniences. Well, linguistician that I am, my first thoughts set me to playing about with semantics and, as is my wont on these occasions, to casting my thoughts back to the bard. Now, the media, as we know, can overdo those things, as is our wont. The good General frames it perfectly, as is his wont; but don't get lazy, do click through to the original SFGate item. Prabhu Prasad, the celebrity father of ‘Hai Rabba’ Smita, was tapping his feet to the pulsating music as is his wont. Shearer, as is his wont, scored against Leeds, just as he had done twice at Elland Road on the opening day of the season, just as he had for Southampton and Blackburn so often before. The ball was old and the pitch was slow and Jones, as was his wont, was moving around the crease to disrupt the bowler's line. Jack decided to stand up to the stumps. As is his wont, Latapy drifts left when he is getting bogged down in the middle and, from the wing position, he cut in past his man for Grant Brebner to flick his low cross behind Mampaey. Also, perhaps because I'm so familiar with Peter Pan itself, my mind, as is its wont, tended to wander, if not wonder. Without the right gradient to drain off onto the edges and without the drains, water, as is its wont, finds its own shape, filling every crevice and crater. As is their wont, Melrose will no doubt withdraw into themselves and adopt a siege mentality, blaming referees and everybody else for problems which are of their own making. Their supporters had settled for a draw when, with the whistle already between the referee's lips, Owen ghosted in unnoticed, as is his wont, to nod in a cross from Joe Cole. As is often the wont of those who have succeeded through factional alliances, when ambition calls, the instinct is to disown your own and condemn others. First an apology - I have a number of new blogs linking to me, and I haven't yet reciprocated nor given their blogs a quick one-line review, as is my wont. I went into college today, as is my wont, to study English. Gerry, as was his wont, recalled some of the stories of the old days in the Mayo News, the ‘hot metal’ days as he would always describe them. As is their wont, the supporters of his ‘rivals’ strongly objected to it. John spoke briefly, but sincerely, as is his wont. I was warned that senators - as is politicians' wont everywhere - like to speak for most of their allotted time, leaving only a small gap for an answer. Synonyms custom, habit, way, practice, convention, routine, use, rule adjective literary with infinitive (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed. 〈诗/文〉（人）习惯了的；惯常的 he was wont to arise at 5:30 every morning 他已习惯于每天早晨五点半起床。 Example sentencesExamples Bad custom will thrive as it is wont do into the wee hours in less hospitable joints. Harty, as is a poacher's wont, removed any dubiety by forcing the ball into the back of the net, before running off in pursuit of the acclaim. It is, no doubt, the wont of every generation to look back at the past with an over-egged fondness and to be too damning of current standards. Anthony loved it but, as customers are wont to do, he insisted I name the drink. The manager was satisfied that his side attempted to conjure something, as has been their wont since the season began. Tom Wood ruled the vast Citadel Theatre Shoctor Stage as he is wont. If he won't say that, and he won't, he's wont to say nothing to his own skills. And if practicality is your wont rather than sentimentality, you should still go. Synonyms accustomed, used, given, inclined verb archaic Make or be or become accustomed. 〈古〉（使）习惯（于）；习惯 with object wont thy heart to thoughts hereof 让你的心习惯于本文件中所述的各种想法。 no object, with infinitive sons wont to nurse their Parents in old age 儿子们习惯于在父母年老的时候照顾他们。 Origin Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian, ‘dwell, be accustomed’, of Germanic origin.
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