Addict
/əˈdɪkt/
An addict is a person who feels they need to keep using something, like drugs, alcohol, or even video games, even if it’s hurting them or making their life harder.
Examples
- Some students become video game addicts, spending so much time playing that they neglect their homework and miss out on fun activities with their friends and family.
- When someone becomes an addict to sugary snacks, it can be hard for them to make healthier choices, even when they know it might be better for their bodies.
- Many people worry that excessive use of social media can turn someone into an addict, leading them to miss important moments in real life while they focus on their online presence.
Synonyms
fanatic
enthusiast
junkie
devotee
compulsive user
obsessed person
Antonyms
moderate person
casual user
non-user
abstainer
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