accustomed to — familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkʌstəmd tuː/
Korean meaning: ~에 익숙한, ~하는 데 길들여진
Korean pronunciation: 어**커**스텀드 투
Example Sentences
- My cat is accustomed to sleeping on my keyboard while I work.
- She quickly became accustomed to her new school environment.
- I'm not accustomed to eating spicy food, but Korean food is changing that!
accustomed to
ADJECTIVE//əˈkʌstəmd tuː//
familiar with something through repeated experience; in the habit of doing something
an elderly man walks through the coffee shop door and immediately heads to his usual corner table. The barista behind the counter automatically starts preparing his regular order without being asked. The customer settles into his familiar seat and opens his newspaper in the exact same way he does every morning. The barista brings over the coffee and pastry, both knowing this routine by heart. Other regular customers nod and smile at the familiar scene they witness daily. someone being familiar with something through repeated experience and in the habit of doing the same thing
Perfectly tuned melodies from fingers accustomed to years of practice!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'consuetudo(습관)'에서 유래된 'custom(관습)'에 접두사 'ac-(~쪽으로)'가 붙어 '특정 관습 쪽으로 향하다', 즉 '익숙해지다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat is accustomed to sleeping on my keyboard while I work.”
“She quickly became accustomed to her new school environment.”
“I'm not accustomed to eating spicy food, but Korean food is changing that!”
“My grandmother is accustomed to going to bed at 9 PM sharp.”
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