accustomed

C1
US /əˈkʌs.təmd/
adj verb Freq #10658

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    often followed by 'to,' in the habit of or adapted to

    I am accustomed to doing my own work.

  2. 2
    adj

    Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person)

    I am not accustomed to walk(ing) long distances.

  3. 3
    adj

    Familiar through use; usual; customary. (of a thing, condition, activity, etc.)

    It is an accustomed action with her, to seem thus washing her hands: I have known her continue in this a quarter of an hour.

  4. 4
    adj

    Frequented by customers.

    1778, Tobias Smollett (translator), The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by Alain-René Lesage, London: S. Crowder et al., Volume I, Chapter 7, p. 148, There I got a place on the same terms as at Segovia, in a well accustomed shop, much frequented on account of the neighbourhood of the church of Santa Cruz, and the Prince’s theatre […]

  5. 5
    adj

    commonly used or practiced

  6. 6
    verb

    simple past and past participle of accustom

Etymology

From accustom + -ed.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 adj · familiar with something... habituatedinuredusedwonted
5 adj · commonly used or practiced customaryhabitualwonted
Word family
Derived forms accustomedlyaccustomednessforeaccustomednonaccustomedunaccustomed

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