addict
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ddict
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British pronunciation
/ˈædɪkt/

Definition & Meaning of "addict"in English

Addict
01

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

addict definition and meaning
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The rehab center provides support and treatment for addicts struggling with substance abuse.
02

a person deeply devoted to or obsessed with an activity, interest, or pursuit, in a way resembling dependency

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He 's a fitness addict who never misses a workout.
to addict
01

to make someone dependent on a substance or habit, especially a narcotic drug

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Prolonged use of the medicine can addict the patient.
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