PASSION


Meaning of PASSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pæʃ(ə)n ]

( passions)

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

Passion is strong sexual feelings towards someone.

...my passion for a dark-haired, slender boy named James.

...the expression of love and passion.

N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl

2.

Passion is a very strong feeling about something or a strong belief in something.

He spoke with great passion.

N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl

3.

If you have a passion for something, you have a very strong interest in it and like it very much.

She had a passion for gardening...

N-COUNT : usu with supp

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