Basic Details
Word: Addicted
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Being unable to stop doing something harmful or not good for you.
Synonyms: Dependent, hooked, enslaved
Antonyms: Free, detached, indifferent
Idioms and Phrases
- Hooked on something: To be very interested in or to love something very much. Example: "She is hooked on reading mystery novels since she can't put them down!"
- Stuck in a rut: To be in a situation where one feels trapped and can't change or improve. Example: "He felt stuck in a rut after playing the same video game every day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Jamie is so addicted to his favourite video game that he plays it every day after school.
Example 2: Many people become addicted to sugary snacks, finding it hard to resist desserts.
Example 3: She realised she was addicted to spending too much time on her phone and needed to take a break.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "addict" comes from the Latin word "addictus," which means "to surrender" or "to be given over"? It originally referred to someone who was enslaved to a creditor.
Famous Quote
"Addiction is a symptom, not a cause." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "addicted" mean?
a) Able to stop anytime
b) Unable to stop doing something harmful
c) Enjoying a hobby
d) Being bored with something
Answer: b) Unable to stop doing something harmful
2. Which of these is a synonym of "addicted"?
a) Free
b) Detached
c) Dependent
d) Uninterested
Answer: c) Dependent
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "addicted"?
a) Stuck
b) Indifferent
c) Obsessed
d) Enslaved
Answer: b) Indifferent
4. Which sentence uses "addicted" correctly?
a) She is addicted to helping others and loves volunteering.
b) He is addicted to his healthy diet and never cheats.
c) They are addicted to watching television all weekend.
d) She is addicted to learning new languages every day.
Answer: c) They are addicted to watching television all weekend.
5. Which idiom indicates a similar idea to "addicted"?
a) Hooked on something
b) Too good to be true
c) At the end of the line
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: a) Hooked on something
