Grade 7
(ad-dic-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the quality or state of being addicted especially uncontrollable use of habitforming drugs

Example Sentence

He was trying to overcome his addiction to alcohol.

Synonyms

dependence; habit; fixation

Antonyms

aversion

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

addiction
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • diction
  • fiction
  • friction

  • addiction
  • affliction
  • constriction
  • conviction
  • depiction
  • eviction
  • infliction
  • nonfiction
  • prediction
  • restriction

  • benediction
  • contradiction
  • crucifixion
  • dereliction
  • interdiction
  • jurisdiction