affection
part of speech
noun (affection — uncountable; affections — plural, formal)
meaning for a pupil
1) Affection is a gentle feeling of liking and caring for someone or something. tree →
2) Affection is also the way you show that care, by hugs, kind words or friendly actions. tree →
sense in the lessons
Interpretation: Jeremiah reads God's love for Israel as everlasting, and tradition takes the verse as God's promise to bring His people back with kindness. In the primary lessons: In personal, social and health lessons it is a word for kind feelings in families and friendships: showing affection, asking before hugging. In stories it shows a warm relationship between characters, people and pets. Phrases: «show affection», «with affection», «a sign of affection».
examples
- 'From afar the LORD appeared unto me.' 'Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with affection have I drawn thee. (Prophets JER.31.3, JPS 1917) tree →
- The puppy shows affection by licking our faces. tree →
- Grandpa looked at the old photo with great affection. tree →
- A hug is one way to show affection. tree →
- She has a deep affection for her little brother. tree →
- Always ask before you hug someone; not everyone likes to show affection that way. tree →
- Cats show affection by rubbing against your legs. tree →
- His very silence now proves his affection." tree →
note
Usually uncountable: «a lot of affection» (not «affections» in normal use). Adjective: affectionate. Affection is milder than love. Do not confuse with «infection» (an illness) or «effect».
In the corpora
- Grown-ups in love show affection with hugs and kisses, and it is normal for children to find it embarrassing.
- You can show affection your own way, such as a high-five or a wave instead of a kiss.
Trees and pragmatics
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