habitually

/həˈbɪtʃuəli/

ADVERB

1. By habit or customary practice

In a manner resulting from an established habit, repeated behavior, or customary way of doing something.

1.1. Actions performed as established habits

Describes actions that someone regularly performs because they have become part of their usual behavior or personal routine.

Synonyms

  • by habit
  • routinely
  • customarily
  • as a rule
  • as is the custom
  • as usual
  • regularly
  • repeatedly
  • again and again
  • over and over

Antonyms

  • occasionally
  • sporadically
  • infrequently
  • irregularly
  • erratically
  • episodically

Examples

  • Despite the warnings, he habitually indulged in unhealthy eating habits.
  • The diligent student habitually reviewed class notes before every exam.
  • She habitually checked her phone for updates, even in the middle of conversations.
  • The disciplined writer habitually dedicated a few hours each morning to creative work.

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1.2. According to what is usual or customary

Describes something done in accordance with established customs, accepted practices, or what is normally expected in a particular situation.

Synonyms

  • customarily
  • commonly
  • usually
  • normally
  • ordinarily
  • typically
  • generally
  • as is usual
  • as a rule
  • conventionally
  • traditionally
  • invariably

Antonyms

Examples

  • Living near the beach, he habitually took evening strolls along the shoreline.
  • The organization habitually follows established procedures when reviewing applications.
  • In that community, residents habitually gather for a celebration at the end of each harvest season.

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1.3. With consistent or repeated frequency

Emphasizes that an action or occurrence happens repeatedly or with a consistent frequency over time.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Examples

  • The researcher habitually recorded observations throughout the experiment.
  • He habitually arrived early for meetings and completed his preparations in advance.
  • The machine habitually produces the same result under identical operating conditions.

Related Words

  • frequency
  • continuity
  • regularity
  • persistence
  • consistency
  • recurrence
  • repetition