accustomed

/əˈkʌs.təmd/adj
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1

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

2

Familiar through use; usual; customary. (of a thing, condition, activity, etc.)

3

Frequented by customers.

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Related Words

pre-ownedsecond-hand

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

unaccustomed

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaaabaabcabdabeaboabsabtabuaca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bubbucbudbugbumbunbusbutcubcum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

domltdmuddimemadamademodidummydemanddomino
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