affection
affection
gentle love
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affection with Russian translation
affection usage examples
Он проявляет нежность, оставляя короткую записку и кружку чая каждое утро .
He shows affection by leaving a short note and a cup of tea each morning .
Нежное прикосновение к плечу — тихий знак нежности .
A gentle touch on the shoulder is a quiet sign of affection .
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affection belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
affection synonyms
Related words worth learning together
friendly, welcoming emotional quality; general pleasantness and cordiality
He greeted the guests with warmth and a smile.
a deep, powerful, often lasting emotional bond; broader and stronger than 'affection'
Their love for each other grew over the years.
the quality of being gentle in manner or movement; focuses on behavior rather than an emotional state
Her gentleness calmed the frightened child.
an emotional bond or tie, often implying continuity and dependence
The dog's attachment to its owner was obvious.
attention and responsibility for someone's wellbeing; can be practical as well as emotional
She takes great care of her elderly neighbor.
He has a liking for classical music.
What's the difference
How is affection different from related words?
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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.
Related words and lists for affection
How to pronounce affection and what this word means
affection means affection. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce affection
/əˈfɛkʃən/
affection translation
affection
affection examples
He shows affection by leaving a short note and a cup of tea each morning .
affection transcription
/əˈfɛkʃən/, /əˈfɛkʃən/
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 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 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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