Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with custom in American Collocation
custom
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈkʌstəm/
old
age-old
ancient
immemorial
old
primitive
time-honoured
traditional
The ancient customs have been completely abandoned.
strange or interesting
curious
peculiar
quaint
strange
These curious old customs still prevail in some parts of western Wales.
usual or common
common
established
popular
prevailing
usual
In the early 17th century there was no established custom of using plates, knives and forks as we know them.
in a particular area
local
native
rustic
We like staying overnight in village homes, eating local food, and learning the local customs.
of a particular type
burial
marriage
religious
social
tribal
Social customs differ greatly from one country, region and city to another.
follow a custom
adopt
conform to
follow
honour
observe
practise
respect
While in town it is polite to observe local custom by keeping your knees and shoulders covered.
revive a custom
revive
The choir revived the good old custom of going round carol singing.