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addicted vs addictive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| addictedadjective/əˈdɪk.tɪd/ | Meaning unable to stop doing or using something harmful or enjoyable because you feel a strong need for it | Goes with addicted to | Example He became addicted to painkillers after his back operation. |
| addictiveadjective/əˈdɪk.tɪv/ | Meaning very hard to stop using or doing because it gives you a strong feeling of need | Goes with highly addictive | Example Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that is hard to give up. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I am completely to this new series and cannot stop watching it.