addict
/ˈædɪkt/
ad · dict
ˈæd · ɪkt
English Definition
n. person who is dependent
Significado en Español
adicto, adicta
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người nghiện
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Example Sentence
He is a video game addict.
他是电玩迷。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad(strengthen)+dict(speak)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “addict”.
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A
Dedicate
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B
Enthusiast
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C
Observer
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D
Critic
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B — Enthusiast.
“addict” means n. person who is dependent
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The doctor helped the ______ slowly overcome his dependence on the drug.
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A
doctor
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B
addict
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C
athlete
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D
teacher
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B — addict.
“addict” means n. person who is dependent
Common questions about “addict”
What does “addict” mean?
addict — n. person who is dependent. In Chinese: 上瘾者，成瘾的人.
How do you pronounce “addict”?
addict is pronounced /ˈædɪkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ad · dict.
How do you use “addict” in a sentence?
He is a video game addict. (他是电玩迷。)
What are synonyms for “addict”?
junkie, fan — all close in meaning to addict (n. person who is dependent).
Is “addict” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. addict appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “addict”?
ad(strengthen)+dict(speak)
