wont

/wʌnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Accustomed or used (to or with a thing), accustomed or apt (to do something).

Adjective

Examples

He is wont to complain loudly about his job.

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).

Common questions

What does “wont” mean?

Accustomed or used (to or with a thing), accustomed or apt (to do something).

Is “wont” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.