Meaning of wont In English

• 0 in the way that someone usually does:

  • She arrived an hour late, as is her wont.

• 1 to often do something:

  • The previous city council was wont to overspend.

  • They spent much of the time reminiscing about the war, as old soldiers are wont to do.

• 2 short form of will not:

  • I won't go without you.

  • Won't it be nice to see Paul again?

• 3 (used after a possessive) habit or custom:

  • Mr. Rivers, as is his wont, has asked some difficult questions.

• 4 contraction of will not:

  • You won’t believe this, but that cactus is a member of the lily family.

  • Won’t you come in? (= Will you please come in?)