Addicts

Pronunciation: /əˈdɪkts/

Definitions of addicts

noun a person who is addicted to a particular substance or activity

Example Sentences

A1 Some addicts struggle to overcome their addiction to drugs.

A2 Teenage addicts often need support and guidance to break free from their harmful habits.

B1 Support groups can be beneficial for addicts seeking to recover from their addiction.

B2 Many addicts find solace in art therapy as a way to express their emotions and cope with their struggles.

C1 The rehabilitation center offers a comprehensive program for addicts to address the underlying causes of their addiction.

C2 Some addicts may require long-term therapy and medication to manage their addiction and prevent relapse.

Examples of addicts in a Sentence

formal The rehabilitation center provides support and treatment for drug addicts.

informal Some addicts struggle to break free from their addiction on their own.

slang Those addicts need to get their act together and seek help.

figurative She was a book addict, always immersed in the world of literature.

Grammatical Forms of addicts

• past tense: addicted
• plural: addicts
• comparative: more addicted
• superlative: most addicted
• present tense: addicts
• future tense: will addict
• perfect tense: have addicted
• continuous tense: are addicting
• singular: addict
• positive degree: addicted
• infinitive: to addict
• gerund: addicting
• participle: addicting

Origin and Evolution of addicts

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'addicts' originated from the Latin word 'addictus', which means a debtor bound to servitude. It was used in Roman law to refer to someone who was legally bound to a creditor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'addicts' evolved to refer to someone who is physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or behavior, such as drugs or gambling.