Meaning of the word addiction in English

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addiction

US /əˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /əˈdɪk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity

Example:
He is struggling with a drug addiction.
Her social media addiction is affecting her studies.
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