addiction

Definition

  • noun: a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble)
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'addicted'
  • often + 'to'

Examples

  • He devotes his summers to his surfing 'addiction'.

  • His life has been ruined by heroin 'addiction'.

  • She has an 'addiction to' mystery novels.

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