hooked (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈhʊkt/
Definition
Addicted to or fascinated by something, especially to the point of being unable to stop.
Examples
She got hooked on the TV series after watching just one episode.
He's been hooked on fishing since he was a child.
Many people become hooked on social media and spend hours scrolling.
How to Use hooked
- hooked on (prepositional phrase)
- Addicted to or very interested in something. — "He's been hooked on coffee since college."
- get hooked (phrasal verb)
- To become addicted to or very interested in something. — "I got hooked on reading fantasy novels after my friend recommended one."
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