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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
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dihkt
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| definition 1: |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up.
If he takes those pain drugs much longer, he could become an addict.- similar words:
- drunk, head, hound, slave
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| definition 2: |
one who very much enjoys a hobby or interest and spends a lot of time and energy on it.
Ever since my parents bought a pool, I have been a swimming addict.- similar words:
- buff, fanatic, nut, slave
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| related words: |
fan, maniac |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
dIkt
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| inflections: |
addicts, addicting, addicted |
| definition: |
to cause to depend on something that is hard to give up.
Having a candy bar every day addicted me to chocolate. |
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