American English
/bɪˈheɪv.jɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of behavior
Different ways that a person or animal acts, especially in different situations.
Practice out loudDifferent ways that a person or animal acts, especially in different situations.
The program teaches children healthy behaviors.
These behaviors can change when dogs feel afraid.
Use behaviors for different actions or patterns. For a person's general way of acting, behavior is usually singular.
Different ways that a machine, system, or substance responds or works in particular situations.
The software showed different behaviors after the update.
The system has different behaviors under heavy pressure.
behaving as well and politely as possible
Be on your best behavior at the interview.
Usually say “his behavior,” not “his behaviors,” for the general way he acts. Use “behaviors” for different actions or patterns.