Words / A2

PASHUN/ˈpæʃn/

Passion is a very strong feeling of love, anger, or interest: a passion for music, with passion, hidden passion. Hobby is milder (you like it). Love is a cousin for people or activities. Passionate is the adjective. Do not write passion when you mean fashion, or pension.

Meaning

A very strong feeling of love, anger, or interest.

Examples

• “He talks about football with real passion.”
• “Cooking is her passion, not just her job.”
• “He argued with passion, then apologised.”

Good to know

a passion for … / with passion. Milder: hobby. Adjective: passionate. Mix-up: fashion, pension.

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