Custom vs. Customs

Custom vs. Customs — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Custom and Customs

Customnoun

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

Customsnoun

money collected under a tariff

Customnoun

Traditional beliefs or rituals

Customnoun

Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, manufactory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.

Customnoun

(legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.

Customnoun

(obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

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Customnoun

The customary toll, tax, or tribute.

Customadjective

Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made

My feet are as big as powerboats, so I need custom shoes.

Customadjective

Own, personal, not standard or premade

We can embroider a wide range of ready designs or a custom logo.

Customadjective

(archaic) accustomed; usual

Customverb

To make familiar; to accustom.

Customverb

To supply with customers.

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Customverb

To pay the customs of.

Customverb

To have a custom.

Customnoun

accepted or habitual practice

Customnoun

a specific practice of long standing

Customnoun

money collected under a tariff

Customnoun

habitual patronage;

I have given this tailor my custom for many years

Customadjective

made according to the specifications of an individual