wont

3 definitions • 4 examples

in the way that someone usually does:

She arrived an hour late, as is her wont.

to often do something:

The previous city council was wont to overspend.

They spent much of the time reminiscing about the war, as old soldiers are wont to do.

(used after a possessive) habit or custom:

Mr. Rivers, as is his wont, has asked some difficult questions.