Heroin

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛroʊɪn/

Definitions of heroin

noun a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, used as a recreational drug and in medicine as a painkiller

Example Sentences

A1 Heroin is a dangerous drug.

A2 She was addicted to heroin for many years.

B1 The government is taking steps to combat the heroin epidemic.

B2 The effects of heroin abuse can be devastating.

C1 Research shows that heroin addiction is a complex issue with no easy solution.

C2 The documentary explored the history and impact of heroin on society.

Examples of heroin in a Sentence

formal The government is implementing stricter regulations to combat the distribution of heroin.

informal I heard that guy got caught with a bunch of heroin in his car.

slang She's been hooked on that skag for years now.

figurative His addiction to heroin was like a dark cloud hanging over his life.

Grammatical Forms of heroin

• past tense: used
• plural: heroins
• comparative: more heroin
• superlative: most heroin
• present tense: uses
• future tense: will use heroin
• perfect tense: has used heroin
• continuous tense: is using heroin
• singular: heroin
• positive degree: heroin
• infinitive: to use heroin
• gerund: using heroin
• participle: used heroin

Origin and Evolution of heroin

First Known Use: 1898 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'heroin' is derived from the German word 'Heroin', which was trademarked by the Bayer pharmaceutical company in 1898.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a trademarked name for a morphine substitute, 'heroin' later came to be associated with the drug itself and its addictive properties.