Affection

Affection is a caring and warm feeling you have for someone special, like a family member or a close friend, that makes you want to hug them or do nice things for them.

Examples

• When my little sister hugs me tightly after a long day, I can feel the warmth of her affection, reminding me how much we care for each other.
• In our science class, we learned that animals show affection in different ways, like how dogs wag their tails when they’re happy to see their owners.
• During the holiday season, my family expresses our affection for one another by making special homemade gifts that show how much we appreciate each other.

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