habitually
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a way that is done regularly or repeatedly; by habit: Describes an action that is performed as a routine, custom, or ingrained practice, often without conscious thought.
Usage
The adverb "habitually" modifies a verb to indicate that the action is a regular, characteristic, or customary behavior. * It typically comes before the main verb it modifies. * It can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, followed by a comma.
Examples
- She habitually arrives at work fifteen minutes early. (She does this as a regular practice.)
- He habitually checks his phone first thing in the morning. (This is his ingrained routine.)
- Habitually, the old man would feed the pigeons in the park. (This was his long-standing custom.)
Advanced Usage
- "Habitually late": A common collocation describing a person who is regularly tardy.
- He was known for being habitually late to meetings.
- Used in formal or descriptive writing to characterize consistent behavior patterns.
- The artist habitually worked through the night, finding inspiration in the quiet hours.
Variants and Related Words
- Habitual (Adjective): Done as a habit; regular, usual.
- He is a habitual coffee drinker.
- Habituate (Verb): To make or become accustomed to something.
- You will soon habituate to the new schedule.
Synonyms
- Customarily: According to custom; usually.
- Regularly: At uniform intervals; habitually.
- Routinely: As part of a regular procedure.
- Invariably: In every case; always.
Antonyms
- Rarely: Not often; seldom.
- Occasionally: Now and then; infrequently.
- Never: At no time; not ever.
Notes on Meaning
"Habitually" emphasizes the repetitive, automatic nature of an action due to habit. It is stronger than "often" or "usually," as it implies the behavior is deeply ingrained. It does not describe a single action but a repeated pattern over time.
Adverb
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according to habit or custom
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her habitually severe expression
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he habitually keeps his office door closed
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