behavior
/bɪˈheɪ.vjə/
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Also seen as: behaviors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Human conduct relative to social norms.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành vi con người liên quan đến chuẩn mực xã hội
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NounRegister: US
Examples
Teachers will probably be on their best behaviour for your visit – but don't be upset if they don't even notice you; they've got enough going on.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The way or manner a living creature behaves or acts generally.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cách hoặc phương thức một sinh vật sống hành động hoặc cư xử chung
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NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “behavior” mean?
Human conduct relative to social norms.
Is “behavior” formal or informal?
behavior is generally US.