USER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

user

noun

ˈyü-zər

Definition of user

as in addict

a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well

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Recent Examples of user As a young man, Brun was pulled deep into this scene, becoming a small-time dealer and user. — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026 From there, users are given entry into dedicated maintenance reset services. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 With characterization finished, GRETA is entering its regular operational phase as a primary instrument for FRIB users. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Social media users called him out, noting that Kalshi had put the odds of Santos attending the address at close to 75%. — CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for user

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addict

Noun

Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous.

— Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
His mother was a crack addict with a habit of stabbing her romantic partners.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026