Simple meaning
What does Custom mean?
A custom is a tradition people regularly follow.
Dictionary definition
A traditional way of doing something that a group follows over time.
Example sentences
Custom in a sentence
easy
Greeting guests politely is a custom in many places.
medium
The class compared customs from different cultures.
hard
Customs can shape community events and celebrations.
Synonyms
Words like Custom
Antonyms
Opposite words
innovationUse for new methods instead of old customs.
changeUse when customs are replaced.
Word family
Custom word family
Base word
custom
adjective
customary
Usual based on custom.
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Practice 1
What is a custom?
Customs are repeated social habits that groups recognize.
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