addicts Definition
a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.
Using addicts: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "addicts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The city has a serious problem with heroin addicts.
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He was a recovering addict who had been sober for three years.
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She became an addict after being prescribed painkillers for her injury.
addicts Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with addicts
Example
He was a drug addict who needed help to overcome his addiction.
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She was an alcohol addict who needed treatment to stop drinking.
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He was a video game addict who spent all his free time playing games.
Summary: addicts in Brief
'Addicts' [əˈdɪkts] refers to people who are addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug. It is often used in the context of drug addiction, as in 'The city has a serious problem with heroin addicts.' 'Addicts' can also be used in phrases like 'drug addict' and 'alcohol addict,' which denote specific types of addiction.
