Meaning of the word addicted in English
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addicted
US /əˈdɪk.tɪd/
UK /əˈdɪk.tɪd/
Adjective
1.
physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance, and unable to stop taking it without experiencing adverse effects
Example:
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He became addicted to painkillers after his surgery.
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She is addicted to nicotine.
2.
enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing or activity
Example:
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My son is addicted to video games.
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She's completely addicted to that new TV series.
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