Accustomed
/əˈkʌstəmd/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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1
Familiar with something through frequent experience.
/əˈkʌstəmd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Familiar or used to something.
I'm accustomed to the cold weather.
💡 Simply: Used to something; it's normal for you.
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2
He's not accustomed to such luxury.
How It's Used
General
"She is accustomed to hard work."
From Middle English accostumed, from Old French acostumé, from Late Latin *accostumat-, past participle of *accostumare, frequentative of ad- + consuetudinem (accusative of consuetudo) "habit, custom."
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, emphasizing familiarity with a particular circumstance or experience.
Memory tip
Think of 'custom' - being accustomed is being used to a custom.
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Usage
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