accustomed

/əˈkʌs.təmd/

ƏKɅS · təmd (2 syllables)

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Definition

Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person)

Etymology

From accustom + -ed.

Example Sentences

  • "I am not accustomed to walk(ing) long distances."
  • "She is getting more and more accustomed to the cold."
  • "1484, William Caxton (translator), The Book of the Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, “The v fable is of the Foxe and of the busshe,” And ther fore men ought not to helpe them whiche ben acustomed to doo euylle"
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