Longing and Liking

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Longing

Longing noun - A strong wish for something.
Usage example: by four o'clock in the afternoon, I usually experience a strong longing for chocolate
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Liking and longing are semantically related In some cases you can use "Liking" instead a noun "Longing".
Nearby Words: longed, longingly

Liking

Liking noun - Positive regard for something.
Usage example: I have a liking for dark chocolate
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Longing and liking are semantically related in passion topic. Sometimes you can use "Longing" instead a noun "Liking".
Nearby Words: like, likable, liked

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extreme extreme longing extreme liking
intense intense longing intense liking
secret secret longing secret liking
obsessive obsessive longing obsessive liking
Other adjectives: sudden.
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