addicts
noun · verb
Form of addict , plural of addict.
Simple meaning
An adherent or fan.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhdiktsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈdɪkts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of addict
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
plural of addict
An adherent or fan (of something).
verb
third-person singular of addict
To make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted.
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This meaning: A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
In this sense, addicts is a strong, expressive word and suggests enthusiasm that has gone past what most people would call reasonable. Among friends, and about hobbies, it can be worn proudly; about someone's politics or beliefs it usually sounds like criticism.
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- Context-dependent
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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