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passion

passion

Meaning of passion

strong interest

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EN-UK/ˈpæʃən/
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passion with Russian translation

passion usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Его увлечение живописью помогает ему расслабиться после долгого дня.

His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она рассказала о своём увлечении выпечкой с сияющей улыбкой.

She described her passion for baking with a bright smile.

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passion belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

passionувлечение
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

passion synonyms

Related words worth learning together

hobby
Refers to an activity done regularly for pleasure or relaxation; less emotional intensity than 'passion'.
interest
A general curiosity or concern about a subject; milder and broader than 'passion'.
enthusiasm
Lively interest or eagerness about something; energetic and positive but often less consuming than 'passion'.
fondness
A gentle liking or affection; milder and more tender than 'passion' or 'obsession'.
obsession
Stronger and often negative: a dominating preoccupation or compulsive concern beyond a healthy liking.
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🇬🇧en

Refers to an activity done regularly for pleasure or relaxation; less emotional intensity than 'passion'.

B1Very Often

Cycling is her favourite hobby, and she rides every weekend.

🇬🇧en

A general curiosity or concern about a subject; milder and broader than 'passion'.

B1Very Often

She has an interest in medieval history and reads about it often.

🇬🇧en

Lively interest or eagerness about something; energetic and positive but often less consuming than 'passion'.

B2Often

The team's enthusiasm helped carry the project through a difficult phase.

🇬🇧en

A gentle liking or affection; milder and more tender than 'passion' or 'obsession'.

B1Often

He has a fondness for old jazz records.

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obsession

Stronger and often negative: a dominating preoccupation or compulsive concern beyond a healthy liking.

C1Often

What started as a hobby became an obsession that took over his life.

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infatuation

A short-lived, intense romantic attraction or crush; more superficial and temporary than lasting passion.

B2Often

Her infatuation with the actor faded after a few months.

🇬🇧en

Long-term dedication and loyalty; implies commitment and sometimes sacrifice, not only enthusiasm.

B2Often

Her devotion to the hospital patients was admired by everyone.

E
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eagerness

Readiness and keen desire to do something; emphasizes keenness or anticipation rather than sustained passion.

B1Often

Her eagerness to learn helped her pick up the language quickly.

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How to pronounce passion and what this word means

passion means passion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce passion

/ˈpæʃən/

passion translation

passion

passion examples

His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day.

passion transcription

/ˈpæʃən/, /ˈpæʃən/

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passion meaning: what does it mean?

strong interest

passion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

passion is pronounced as /ˈpæʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

passion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His passion for painting helps him unwind after a long day. Translation: Его увлечение живописью помогает ему расслабиться после долгого дня.

Is passion part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, passion can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is passion part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, passion can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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