enthusiast vs addict
addict vs enthusiastenthusiast and addict both are nouns.
enthusiast is not a verb while addict is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enthusiast | Yes | No | No | No |
| addict | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
addict is a hyponym of
enthusiast; that is, addict is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
enthusiast:
- enthusiast: an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
- addict: someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
Other hyponyms of enthusiast include
freak, junkie, junky, nut, backslapper, balletomane, fanatic, fiend, gadgeteer, shutterbug, fan, rooter, sports fan.
| enthusiast (noun) | addict (noun) |
|---|---|
| an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity | someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance or activity |
| a person having a strong liking for something | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction |
| enthusiast (verb) | addict (verb) |
|---|---|
| to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) |
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