WONT


Meaning of WONT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ woʊnt, AM wɔ:nt ]

1.

If someone is wont to do something, they often or regularly do it. ( WRITTEN )

Both have committed their indiscretions, as human beings are wont to do.

= inclined

ADJ : v-link ADJ to-inf

2.

If someone does a particular thing as is their wont , they do that thing often or regularly. ( WRITTEN )

Paul woke early, as was his wont.

PHRASE : V inflects

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