ADDICTING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance

Example: abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms

Part of speech: Noun

someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction

Example: a golf addict; a car nut; a bodybuilding freak; a news junkie

Part of speech: Verb

to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

addict – A related word in the same word family.

ing – A related word in the same word family.

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