Affection - translation, pronunciation and examples
affection
gentle love
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When to use affection
He shows affection by leaving a short note and a cup of tea each morning .
A gentle touch on the shoulder is a quiet sign of affection .
affection usage examples
He shows affection by leaving a short note and a cup of tea each morning .
A gentle touch on the shoulder is a quiet sign of affection .
Similar words
general warm, tender feeling toward someone; affectionate regard
friendly, welcoming emotional quality; general pleasantness and cordiality
a deep, powerful, often lasting emotional bond; broader and stronger than 'affection'
the quality of being gentle in manner or movement; focuses on behavior rather than an emotional state
an emotional bond or tie, often implying continuity and dependence
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affection synonyms
What's the difference between affection / warmth / love / gentleness / attachment / care
general warm, tender feeling toward someone; affectionate regard
She showed affection by hugging her son.
Она проявила нежность, обняв сына.
friendly, welcoming emotional quality; general pleasantness and cordiality
He greeted the guests with warmth and a smile.
Он приветствовал гостей с теплотой и улыбкой.
a deep, powerful, often lasting emotional bond; broader and stronger than 'affection'
Their love for each other grew over the years.
Их любовь друг к другу росла с годами.
the quality of being gentle in manner or movement; focuses on behavior rather than an emotional state
Her gentleness calmed the frightened child.
Её мягкость успокоила испуганного ребёнка.
an emotional bond or tie, often implying continuity and dependence
The dog's attachment to its owner was obvious.
Привязанность собаки к владельцу была очевидна.
attention and responsibility for someone's wellbeing; can be practical as well as emotional
She takes great care of her elderly neighbor.
Она тепло и заботливо ухаживает за своей пожилой соседкой.
He has a liking for classical music.
У него есть склонность к классической музыке.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce affection and what this word means
affection translation: нежность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce affection
/əˈfɛkʃən/
affection translation
нежность
affection examples
He shows affection by leaving a short note and a cup of tea each morning .
affection transcription
/əˈfɛkʃən/, /əˈfɛkʃən/
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Questions about this word
affection meaning: what does it mean?
gentle love
affection pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
affection is pronounced as /əˈfɛkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
affection definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He shows affection by leaving a short note and a cup of tea each morning . Translation: Он проявляет нежность, оставляя короткую записку и кружку чая каждое утро .
Is affection part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, affection (нежность) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is affection part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, affection (нежность) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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