CEFR B1

alcoholic

noun

Meaning

A person who is addicted to alcohol and cannot stop drinking.

Examples

The support group is for anyone who identifies as an alcoholic.
He struggled with alcoholism for many years before getting sober.

Synonyms: drinker, heavy drinker, addict, dependent

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alcoholic (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/

Definition

A person who is addicted to alcohol and cannot stop drinking.

Examples

The support group is for anyone who identifies as an alcoholic.
He struggled with alcoholism for many years before getting sober.
She bravely shared her story of recovery as a recovering alcoholic.

How to Use alcoholic

alcoholic beverage (collocation): A drink that contains alcohol. — "The store sells a variety of alcoholic beverages."
alcoholic compound (collocation): A chemical substance that contains alcohol. — "The scientist analyzed the alcoholic compound in the sample."

Synonyms of alcoholic

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Antonyms of alcoholic

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