addict

[ˈædɪkt]

addict Definition

  • 1a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug
  • 2a person who is addicted to a particular activity or habit

Using addict: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "addict" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a heroin addict for many years.

  • Example

    She is a self-confessed chocoholic and addict.

  • Example

    He became addicted to gambling after his first visit to the casino.

addict Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with addict

  • a person who is addicted to drugs

    Example

    The government has launched a campaign to help drug addicts get treatment.

  • a person who is addicted to work and finds it difficult to stop working

    Example

    He's a work addict and can't seem to switch off even when he's at home.

  • social media addict

    a person who is addicted to social media and spends excessive amounts of time on it

    Example

    She's a social media addict and can't go a day without checking her phone.

Origins of addict

from Latin 'addictus', meaning 'assigned, surrendered'

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Summary: addict in Brief

An 'addict' [ˈædɪkt] is a person who is addicted to a particular substance or activity. It can refer to drug addicts, work addicts, or social media addicts, among others. Synonyms include 'junkie,' 'user,' and 'abuser.'