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addicted

/əˈdɪktɪd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having become dependent on a substance or activity, typically one that is detrimental to one's health.

    - "He is addicted to smoking."
    - "She is addicted to playing video games."
    - "Many people are addicted to caffeine."
  • adjective

    Being unable to resist the use of a drug or other substance, typically one that is habit-forming or psychologically or physically harmful.

    - "He is addicted to heroin."
    - "She is addicted to prescription painkillers."
    - "Many people are addicted to alcohol."
  • adjective

    Given to or obsessed with something, typically a particular thing, activity, or habit.

    - "He is addicted to watching TV."
    - "She is addicted to reading mystery novels."
    - "Many people are addicted to social media."
Synonyms

adapt , fit , hooked , consecrate , dedicate , devote
Rhymes
Words rhyming with addicted
addicted , committed , connected , detached , disconnected , neglected , selected , suspected
Variants
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addicted , addict , addicting , addicts
Forms
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addictive, addictively, addictor, addictors

Etymology
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From the Middle English disdiscen, from dis- 'apart' + disce 'learn, teach'. The meaning 'dependent on a substance' is first recorded in the late 19th century.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded use of a drug is believed to be opium, which has been used for over 5,000 years.

  2. The word 'addict' was first used in English in the 16th century to describe someone who was devoted to a particular thing or activity.

  3. The most common substance of addiction is tobacco, with an estimated 1.1 billion smokers worldwide.

Related Concepts
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  1. Dependency: A state of reliance on something, especially a substance such as a drug, to maintain normal or desired mental, emotional, or physical function.

  2. Substance abuse: The use of a substance for other than or in addition to its intended use, leading to physical or psychological harm.

  3. Behavioral addiction: A type of addiction that involves compulsive engagement in activities such as gambling, sex, or shopping.

Culture
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Addiction has been a topic of literature, art, and music for centuries. In literature, addiction has been explored in works such as 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In art, there are many depictions of addiction, such as Edvard Munch's 'The Sick Child'. In music, there are many songs about addiction, such as 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns N' Roses and 'Rehab' by Amy Winehouse.

How to Memorize "addicted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person unable to function without their substance of choice, be it a drug or an activity. Visualize the hold that substance or activity has on them, and how it affects their daily life.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'addicted' with the image of a person unable to resist the urge to use a substance or engage in an activity, despite the negative consequences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'A Drug Addict Can Never Quit' to help remember the meaning of 'addicted'.

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