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addict

Pronunciation: [ˈædɪkt]

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Learn how to use addict in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce addict

Pronunciation: [ˈædɪkt]

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