customary

«customary» in Mova's school dictionary: usual, what normally happens or what people traditionally do — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

adjective (customary)

meaning for a pupil

(formal) Customary means usual, what normally happens or what people traditionally do. tree →

sense in the lessons

In formal texts and history lessons it describes traditions and habits: "It is customary to shake hands". In stories: "with his customary smile" means his usual smile. In everyday talk people say "usual" or "normal". Phrases: it is customary to, as is customary.

examples

• It is customary to say thank you after a meal. tree →
• In Japan it is customary to take off your shoes inside. tree →
• She arrived with her customary smile. tree →
• It is customary to tip the waiter in the USA. tree →
• As is customary, the youngest child cut the cake. tree →
• Shaking hands is customary when you meet someone. tree →
• He sat in his customary seat by the window. tree →
• In New Zealand a hongi is a customary Maori greeting. tree →
• In their village it was customary to celebrate the feast of St. Andrew the First-Called (November 30). tree →

note

Formal. From "custom" (a tradition or habit). Pronounced KUS-tuh-mer-ee. Similar: usual, traditional, normal.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «customary» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.