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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

affection

/əˈfekʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does affection mean?

noun

A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection for another person. A natural or instinctive liking for something.

Example

"She felt a deep affection for her grandmother, who had always been there for her."

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