Accustom meaning in English
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Definition
to get/become accustomed (to sthg, sbdy): to get used to, to become familiar with, to adapt to, to familiarize oneself with (sthg, sbdy)
Examples
- "The returns on your money are spectacular, and guarantee you'll be able to live the lifestyle you've become accustomed to, even when you're senile."
- "I know that it used to disturb you when we first got together, but now that I've stopped taking pictures, you've become accustomed to it."
Exercise 1
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, based on what you have just read.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, based on what you have just read.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is true. We read in the article that aeronautical engineers "have already come up with some interesting solutions to the pollution problem". We are given a few examples of their proposals in the second part of the article, below!
This is a false statement. According to the article, "some of the world's best engineers work with planes", and these engineers are already finding solutions to the problem of pollution. There is no indication that "better" engineers are being "recruited" or "hired".
This is a true statement. In the article, we read that aviation "has a history of innovation". This means that the industry is "used to" or "accustomed to" innovation. In other words, aviation is an innovative industry which has often adapted well to change.
This is not a true statement. In fact, the opposite is true. The journalist writes that "The growth of the aviation industry is... not such good news for the environment.". This means that more aircraft actually damages the environment.
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