Meaning & use
behavior
The way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves, especially toward others.
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The teacher praised the class for their polite behavior during the field trip.
Scientists study animal behavior to understand how species adapt to their environment.
A note on using this word
American English spells this 'behavior'; British English uses 'behaviour.'
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