addiction

noun
UK: /əˈdɪk.ʃən/
US: /əˈdɪk.ʃən/

  1. The state of being unable to stop doing, taking, or using something harmful.

    1. His addiction is very bad now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The addiction to gambling ruined his life and his family's savings. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong habit or need for something.

    1. Her addiction to chocolate is strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people consider social media to be a dangerous addiction in modern society. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dependence habit craving dependency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "addiction" in English means: The state of being unable to stop doing, taking, or using something harmful., A strong habit or need for something..

The phonetic transcription of "addiction" is /əˈdɪk.ʃən/ in British English and /əˈdɪk.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "addiction": dependence, habit, craving, dependency.

Example usage of "addiction": "His addiction is very bad now.". More examples on the page.