B2 verb तटस्थ

addiction

/əˈdɪk.ʃən/

Addiction is a chronic and complex condition characterized by the compulsive use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite harmful consequences. It involves a lack of control over the activity and can manifest as both physical and psychological dependence.

उदाहरण

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1

He is seeking professional help to overcome his addiction to alcohol.

He is seeking professional help to stop his alcohol dependency.

2

The public health initiative aims to reduce the prevalence of opioid addiction in urban areas.

The health program aims to lower the rate of opioid use problems in cities.

3

I seriously have an addiction to this new mobile game; I can't stop playing it.

I am obsessed with this game and play it all the time.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
addiction
Verb
addict
क्रिया विशेषण
addictively
विशेषण
addictive
संबंधित
addict
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याद रखने का तरीका

The word comes from the Latin 'addictus', meaning 'delivered' or 'devoted'. Think of an addict as someone who has been 'delivered' or 'enslaved' by a habit.

त्वरित क्विज़

Research shows that social media ________ can lead to significant sleep deprivation in teenagers.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: addiction

उदाहरण

1

He is seeking professional help to overcome his addiction to alcohol.

everyday

He is seeking professional help to stop his alcohol dependency.

2

The public health initiative aims to reduce the prevalence of opioid addiction in urban areas.

formal

The health program aims to lower the rate of opioid use problems in cities.

3

I seriously have an addiction to this new mobile game; I can't stop playing it.

informal

I am obsessed with this game and play it all the time.

4

Neurobiological studies suggest that addiction alters the brain's reward system over time.

academic

Scientific research shows that addiction changes how the brain processes rewards.

5

Employee productivity has decreased due to rising cases of internet addiction in the workplace.

business

Work performance dropped because more staff are obsessed with the internet.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
addiction
Verb
addict
क्रिया विशेषण
addictively
विशेषण
addictive
संबंधित
addict

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

overcome an addiction to successfully stop a harmful habit
drug addiction dependency on illegal substances
struggle with addiction to have difficulty stopping a dependency
addiction recovery the process of getting better after an addiction
treat an addiction to provide medical or psychological help for a dependency

सामान्य वाक्यांश

beat an addiction

to conquer or stop an addictive behavior

hooked on

very interested in or addicted to something

kick the habit

to stop doing something that is a habit, especially a bad one

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

addiction vs habit

A habit is a regular behavior that is hard to give up, but an addiction is a physiological or psychological need that causes harm.

addiction vs dependence

Dependence usually refers to the physical reliance on a substance, while addiction includes the psychological and behavioral patterns.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

The word 'addiction' is followed by the preposition 'to'. It is used for both chemical substances (nicotine, drugs) and activities (gambling, shopping, social media).

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often say 'addiction of something' instead of the correct 'addiction to something'. They also confuse 'addictive' (causing addiction) with 'addicted' (suffering from addiction).

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याद रखने का तरीका

The word comes from the Latin 'addictus', meaning 'delivered' or 'devoted'. Think of an addict as someone who has been 'delivered' or 'enslaved' by a habit.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'addicere', which means to assign, surrender, or devote.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

uncountable noun (general concept) countable noun (specific types of addiction) followed by preposition 'to'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many modern societies, addiction is viewed as a medical disease rather than a lack of willpower, shifting focus from punishment to treatment.

त्वरित क्विज़

Research shows that social media ________ can lead to significant sleep deprivation in teenagers.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: addiction

संबंधित शब्द

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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