addict

//ˈæd.ɪkt//
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Noun

addictSingular
addictsPlural
1

A person who is physically or psychologically dependent on a particular substance, especially drugs or alcohol.

The rehabilitation center helps drug addicts recover from their addiction.

2

A person who is very enthusiastic about or devoted to a particular activity, interest, or thing.

My brother is a coffee addict who visits a different café every week.

Verb

addictInfinitive
addictPresent tense
addictedPast tense
addictedPast participle
addictingPresent participle
addictsThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to become physically or psychologically dependent on something, especially a harmful substance.

The drug can addict users after just a few doses.

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