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alcoholic

/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/

Meanings
noun
A person addicted to alcohol.

Examples :

"After years of struggling with addiction, he finally admitted he was an alcoholic and sought help. "
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Related Words

Illustration beverage

beverage noun

/ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/

A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.

"My favorite beverage in the morning is orange juice. "

Illustration admitted

admitted verb

/ədˈmɪtɪd/

To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

"A ticket admits one into a playhouse."

Illustration contents

contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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alcoholism noun

/ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/ /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/

A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

"His alcoholism was affecting his job performance and his relationship with his family. "

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struggled verb

/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

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addiction noun

/əˈdɪkʃən/

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

"His addiction to video games was affecting his schoolwork and relationships with his family. "

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surprisingly adverb

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/ /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

"Surprisingly, my sister decided to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend. "

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affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

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addicted verb

/əˈdɪktɪd/

To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.

"The court ruled that the company would be added to the list of companies affected by the new law. "

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drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."