Help! My Phone Is Taking Over My Life/The Trade

addicted

unable to stop doing something; having a great need to do something

My dad is addicted to coffee—he drinks six cups a day.

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appreciated

admired; thought highly of

Hank’s boss shook his hand and told him he appreciated his hard work.

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automatically

done with little or no thought or control

Penny automaticlly checks her hair every time she passes a mirror.

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depressed

feeling sad, hopeless, or unimportant

My mom was depressed after she lost her job.

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push notifications

messages that pop up on your phone

When I got out of practice, there were 50 push notifications on my phone.

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