convention
convention
a usual way of doing or behaving
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convention with Russian translation
convention usage examples
По традиции мы ждём всех, прежде чем начать есть.
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat.
Эта традиция до сих пор распространена в небольших городах.
That convention is still common in small towns.
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convention synonyms
Related words worth learning together
the established sense of the headword; a customary practice or accepted way of doing something
By convention, we shake hands when meeting.
a socially accepted way of behaving, usually within a group or community
It is a local custom to remove shoes indoors.
a usual way of doing something, especially in a profession, organization, or community
This practice is common in many schools.
a regular behavior of a person, usually personal and repeated automatically
Reading before bed is a habit she enjoys.
a long-established custom or belief passed down through generations
Celebrating New Year together is a family tradition.
What's the difference
How is convention different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce convention and what this word means
convention means convention. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce convention
/kənˈvenʃən/
convention translation
convention
convention examples
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat.
convention transcription
/kənˈvenʃən/, /kənˈvɛnʃən/
Questions about this word
convention meaning: what does it mean?
a usual way of doing or behaving
convention pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
convention is pronounced as /kənˈvenʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
convention definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat. Translation: По традиции мы ждём всех, прежде чем начать есть.
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