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binge

/bɪndʒ/

Meanings
noun
A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.

Examples :

"After a stressful week at work, Sarah went on a binge of sugary snacks. "
food drink medicine mind body action entertainment condition amount tendency

Related Words

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

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activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

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consumption noun

/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

The act of eating, drinking or using.

"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."

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favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

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stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

Irritating; causing stress.

"The long commute was very stressful. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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narcotics noun

/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/ /nɑrˈkɑɾɪks/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "

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alcohol noun

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/

Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

"My father enjoys a glass of alcohol with dinner. "

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watching verb

/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I am watching a movie. "