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hooked

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhʊkt// UK //hˈʊkt// hooked

v. enjoying something so much that you want to do it or see it all the time. It is often used for hobbies, TV shows, or books that you cannot stop thinking about.

v. strongly attracted to or dependent on something; captivated by a particular interest or activity. Often used in informal contexts to describe an obsessive enthusiasm for media or hobbies.


SIMPLE

I watched the first episode and now I am completely hooked.

CONTEXTUAL

She got hooked on mystery novels after her grandmother gave her an old collection of stories.

COMPLEX

While many viewers were initially skeptical of the slow-burn plot, they soon found themselves hooked by the show's intricate character development and atmospheric cinematography.

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Origin

From hook + -ed.

Usage

Typically follows the verb 'to be' or 'to get' and is followed by the preposition 'on'.

Pitfall

I am hooked with this gameI am hooked on this gameThe adjective 'hooked' specifically requires the preposition 'on' to indicate the object of interest.

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