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Addicted

Part of speech: adjective

Senses:

1. Physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance, habit, or activity.
2. Excessively or compulsively drawn to a specific behavior or activity.

Usage:

• Many people struggle with being addicted to nicotine.
• The teenager was addicted to video games and spent all his free time in front of the screen.

Sample Sentences:

• She became addicted to painkillers after her surgery.
• He's deeply addicted to gambling and has lost all his savings.
• My sister is addicted to social media and can't go a day without checking her accounts.
• He tried to quit smoking, but the withdrawal symptoms showed how addicted he was.

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• Books on Addiction
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