Pronunciation

/əkˈstəmst/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having become used to or habitually doing something; accustomed. For example: “She was accustomed to waking up early.”
• Verb: To become used to or habituate oneself to something; to accustom. For example: “The children soon accustomed themselves to their new home.”

Phrases

• “Be accustomed to” implies a regularity or familiarity with a situation.
• “Accustomed to the routine” means someone is familiar with and comfortable with a daily schedule.
• “Not accustomed to such cold weather” expresses surprise or discomfort with a change in conditions.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She was accustomed to living alone after years of sharing a house.”
• Verb: “After a few days, he had accustomed himself to the quiet countryside.”

Synonyms

• Used to
• Familiar
• Regular
• Routinely
• Habitual

Antonyms

• Unaccustomed
• Unfamiliar
• Unfamiliarized
• Unsettled
• Unaccustomed to