Meaning of the word wont in English

What does wont mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wont

US /woʊnt/

UK /wəʊnt/

make or be or become accustomed.

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wont thy heart to thoughts hereof

(of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed.

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he was wont to arise at 5:30 every morning

Synonym:

accustomed used given inclined

one's customary behavior in a particular situation.

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Constance, as was her wont, had paid her little attention

Synonym:

custom habit way practice convention routine use rule