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addicted

/ædɪktɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does addicted mean?

verb, adjective

Feeling or showing a strong and often unhealthy attachment to a particular activity, substance, or thing. Having a strong physical or psychological need for something.

Example

"She's addicted to social media and spends hours scrolling through her feeds every day."

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