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al·co·hol·ic
 alcoholic
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
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Something alcoholic is a thing that has alcohol in it. Drinks like wine and beer are alcoholic beverages.
The couple decided not to have alcoholic drinks at their wedding.- similar words:
- fermented
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noun |
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An alcoholic is a person who feels a strong need to drink alcohol and cannot control that need.
Most people will not become alcoholics if they drink in a moderate way. But some people may become dependent on alcohol if they begin to drink a lot of alcohol very often. There are many different factors in why a person develops a strong need to drink. |
| derivation: |
alcoholically (adv.) |
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