addict — a person who is unable to stop taking harmful drugs or doing something as a habit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is unable to stop taking harmful drugs or doing something as a habit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædɪkt/
Korean meaning: 중독자, 마약이나 특정 행위를 끊지 못하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: **애**딕트
Example Sentences
- My mom is a shopping addict who hides packages from dad.
- The Netflix addict watched 12 episodes in one sitting.
- He became addicted to exercise after joining the gym.
addict
NOUN//ˈædɪkt//
a person who is unable to stop taking harmful drugs or doing something as a habit
He became a complete addict, unable to stop scrolling his phone even at dinner.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '노예로 넘겨주다'는 뜻이었습니다. 고대 로마에서 죄인을 채권자에게 노예로 넘겨주는 법적 용어였는데, 현대에는 무언가에 완전히 사로잡혀 자유를 잃은 상태를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom is a shopping addict who hides packages from dad.”
“The Netflix addict watched 12 episodes in one sitting.”
“He became addicted to exercise after joining the gym.”
“The Instagram addict takes 50 selfies to post one photo.”
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