Passion
Passion noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: married at the age of 18, they share a passion that has lasted for over half a century
Preference and passion are semantically related in affection topic. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Passion".
Preference
Preference noun - Positive regard for something.
Usage example: a preference for cool weather
Passion and preference are semantically related in affection topic. Sometimes you can use "Passion" instead a noun "Preference".
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How words are described
| similar | similar passion | similar preference |
| typical | typical passion | typical preference |
| common | common passion | common preference |
| original | original passion | original preference |
| Other adjectives: romantic, strong, actual, real, violent, big, huge, sexual, personal, white, religious, former, growing, bizarre, newfound. | ||
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