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addict

The correct spelling is addict.

How to pronounce addict

/ˈæ.dɪkt/
noun

IPA: /ˈæ.dɪkt/

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The correct spelling is addict. A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug For example: "He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies."

Usage Examples

He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug
  2. 2.An adherent or fan (of something)

verb

  1. 1.To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.
  2. 2.To devote (oneself) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.
  3. 3.To bind (a person or thing) to the service of something.
  4. 4.To devote or pledge (oneself) to a given person, cause etc.
  5. 5.To devote (one's mind, talent etc.) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.

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