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- pronunciation:
- kuh
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group.
Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common custom in the United States.Removing one's shoes before entering a house is a strong custom in Japan.
- synonyms:
- convention, practice
- similar words:
- habit, rule, tradition
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| definition 2: |
(plural but used with a singular verb) the process in which official people inspect goods and question travelers about what things they are bringing into a country, or the place where this is done.
Our flight arrived early, but it took a long time go through customs. |
| definition 3: |
(plural but used with a singular verb) a tax collected on products brought into a country from another country.
- synonyms:
- duty, tariff
- similar words:
- fee, levy, tax, toll
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| related words: |
behavior, ceremony, civilization, fashion, law, manner, tariff, usual |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
made exactly as ordered by a particular person.
My rich uncle drives a custom car. |
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