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addict

UK
/ˈædɪkt/
US
/ˈædɪkt/

Translations

addictnoun
addicts
pl
UK
/ˈædɪkt/
US
/ˈædɪkt/
The addict struggled to overcome his dependency.
Наркоман боролся, чтобы преодолеть свою зависимость.
The support group was designed to help the addict.
Группа поддержки была создана, чтобы помочь зависимому.
Additional translations
пристрастившийся
Synonyms
devotee
habitue
dependent
junkie
fanatic
enthusiast
addictverb
addicted
Past Simple
addicted
Past Participle
addicting
Gerund
UK
/ˈæd.ɪkt/
US
/ˈæd.ɪkt/
He began to addict himself to gambling.
Он начал пристраститься к азартным играм.
Additional translations
начать зависеть
Synonyms
obsess
captivate
enthrall
enslave
hook
addictadjective
more addict
Comp.
most addict
Super.
UK
/ˈæd.ɪkt/
US
/ˈæd.ɪkt/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to addicts.

Definitions

addictnoun
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.
The addict struggled to overcome his dependency on heroin.
A person who is very enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest.
She is a coffee addict, always trying new blends and brewing methods.
addictverb
To cause someone to become dependent on a substance or activity, often to the point of being unable to stop.
The company was accused of addicting young people to their video games.
To devote or surrender oneself habitually or compulsively to something (now rare or archaic).
As a young scholar, he addicted himself to the study of ancient languages.
addictadjective
Relating to an addict or addicts; characteristic of those who are addicted (used attributively).
The clinic offers specialized addict treatment programs.
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