accustomed Definition
customary or usual; habituated.
Using accustomed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accustomed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I am accustomed to waking up early.
Example
She is accustomed to working long hours.
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He is not accustomed to such cold weather.
accustomed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for accustomed
- habituated
- used to
- familiar with
Antonyms for accustomed
Phrases with accustomed
be/get/become accustomed to
to become used to something
Example
It took me a while to get accustomed to the new job.
in the habit of doing something
Example
She is accustomed to taking a walk every morning.
to become used to something over time
Example
After a few weeks, he grew accustomed to the noise of the city.
Origins of accustomed
from Old French 'acostumer', meaning 'to accustom'
Summary: accustomed in Brief
'Accustomed' [əˈkʌstəmd] means customary or usual, and refers to being habituated to something. It is often used in phrases like 'be/get/become accustomed to' and 'accustomed to doing something,' which denote becoming used to something or being in the habit of doing something. 'Grow accustomed to' implies becoming used to something over time.
