Longing and Preference

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Longing

Longing noun - A strong wish for something.
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Preference and longing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Longing".
Nearby Words: longed, longingly

Preference

Preference noun - Positive regard for something.
Usage example: a preference for cool weather
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Longing and preference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Longing" instead a noun "Preference".
Nearby Words: preferred, preferable, preferential, preferentially

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romantic romantic longing romantic preference
sexual sexual longing sexual preference
apparent apparent longing apparent preference
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