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It is customary to say thank you after a gift.
What does Customary mean?
Usual in a place or group because people have done it for a long time.
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Usual in a place or group because people have done it for a long time.
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The team followed its customary warm-up routine.
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Customary actions are usual because people have done them for a long time.
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What does customary mean?
Customary means usual in a place or group because people have done it for a long time.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to customary?
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kus · tuh · mair · ee · strongest beat: kus
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MeaningCustomary means Usual in a place or group because people have done it for a long time.
ExampleExample: It is customary to say thank you after a gift.
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- Syllables
- kus · tuh · mair · ee
- Strongest beat
- kus
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kus.
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