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Definition addiction in American English

addiction noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/əˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/
1

a strong need that someone feels to regularly take an illegal or harmful drug

Example

There is a growing problem of drug addiction in our cities.

Example

an addiction to nicotine

Synonyms and related words
abuse addiction a monkey on your back
2

a strong need or wish to spend as much time as possible doing a particular activity

Example

His addiction to the Internet is taking over his life.

Synonyms and related words
desire wish urge
Definition addiction in American English