⚠️addiction

noun
/əˈdɪkʃən/

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example Sentences

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

Example Expressions

fight an addiction

Synonyms

dependence, craving, obsession, compulsion, habit

Antonyms

freedom, independence, control

Collocations

drug addiction, gambling addiction, addiction recovery, overcome addiction

More Example Sentences

Technology addiction is a growing problem that we need to take seriously.

Social media addiction is increasingly being recognized as a public health concern.

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