B2nounhealthsociety
US/ˈæd.ɪkt/
UK/ˈæd.ɪkt/
a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug or doing something harmful
In context
The center helps every drug addict find treatment and a place to live.
He admits he is a gambling addict and has asked for help.
My brother is a phone addict who checks his screen every minute.
Words that go with addict
noun + noun
- a drug addictThe drug addict joined a recovery program.
- a gambling addictA gambling addict lost his savings in a year.
- a heroin addictHe was a heroin addict for ten years.
- an alcohol addictThe clinic treats every alcohol addict who asks for help.
adjective + noun
- a recovering addictShe is a recovering addict who now helps others.
- a former addictA former addict spoke to the students.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is addict to games.Correct: He is addicted to games.