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addict vs fan vs fanatic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| addictnoun/ˈæd.ɪkt/ | Meaning a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug or doing something harmful | Goes with a drug addict | Example The center helps every drug addict find treatment and a place to live. |
| fannoun/fæn/ | Meaning a person who likes a sport, team or famous person very much | Goes with — | Example My brother is a big fan of the national football team. |
| fanaticnoun/fəˈnæt.ɪk/ | Meaning a person with extreme beliefs, or someone extremely enthusiastic about a sport or hobby | Goes with religious fanatic | Example My uncle is a football fanatic who watches every match, even at three in the morning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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