addict

/ˈadɪkt/

/ˈæˌdɪkt/, /əˈdɪkt/

Addict

someone who cannot stop taking, using, or smoking a substance

someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction

synonyms : freak

to addict

MAIN VERB

to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

synonyms : hook

Examples

1. In consuming media and entertainment, it's important to remember to practice moderation in all things, to avoid becoming too consumed or addicted.

2. Apparently, addicts do too.

3. - Addicted!

4. Addicts have no unique claim on them.