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affection

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun affection has 1 sense
  1. affection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmheartedness - a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"
    --1 is a kind of feeling
    --1 has particulars:
     attachment, fond regard; protectiveness; regard, respect; soft spot

Definitions from the Web

Affection

Definition:

Affection refers to a feeling of fondness, tenderness, or love towards someone or something. It involves a deep attachment or care for another person or an emotional connection with an object or idea.

Senses:

1. Emotion:

Noun: A warm and gentle feeling of love or fondness for someone or something.

Example Sentence: I have a deep affection for my family and would do anything for them.

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2. Display of Love:

Noun: A physical or verbal expression of love or fondness.

Example Sentence: She showed her affection for her dog by cuddling and petting it.

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3. Attached or Devoted:

Adjective: Having a strong attachment or devotion to someone or something.

Example Sentence: The cat is very affectionate towards its owner and loves being in their lap.

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4. Fondness:

Noun: A liking or preference for someone or something.

Example Sentence: I have always had an affection for classical music. Mozart is my favorite composer.

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5. Disease:

Noun: An abnormal condition or illness in a plant or animal caused by a pathogen.

Example Sentence: The rose plant displayed signs of affection due to a fungal infection.

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