addict
Pronunciation: [ˈædɪkt]
Word
Context: “substance use”
(noun) a person who cannot stop using a drug or doing something harmful because they feel they need it. It's like when someone loves candy so much that they can't stop eating it, even when it's not good for them.
Example
He is an addict in recovery and is trying to stay away from drugs.
Example
She used to be an addict, but now she enjoys a healthy lifestyle.
Example
Do you think someone can help an addict overcome their problems?
Context: “habit formation”
(verb) to become very enthusiastic about something or to need it so much that you can't easily stop using it. It's like when you play a video game every day and you just can't wait to play again.
Example
She quickly became addicted to reading and finished three books in one week.
Example
He wasn't addicted to junk food; he preferred eating healthy meals.
Example
Can someone really become addicted to watching TV?
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