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affection about vs affection on

Both "affection about" and "affection on" are not commonly used phrases in English. The preposition typically used after "affection" is "for." Therefore, neither of the given phrases is correct or commonly used.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 896 views

affection about

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "about" is not typically used after "affection."

The correct preposition to use after "affection" is "for."

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A few moments here and there of selflessness and affection... are about as good as life gets.
This is about public displays of affection.
Only to warning about the man you turn affections towards.
Son, I have a phobia about showing my affections.
How about love - showing him some affection?
At least Becca still talks about you with some sort of twisted affection.
Reports about these children's poor lifestyle and the lack of care in terms of education and also affection are very worrying.
He lavished affection on her, there is no doubt about that.
I've never been very good at talking about feelings or showing you that kind of affection or support.
Little defensive about the dog's affections?
I mean, Penny, you've always known how this man has felt about you, but you made him grovel for affection.
Why don't you tell us about this great mutual affection?
I always remember my mum talking about you with such affection.
And what about love, affection and security?
No. Something else occupies the top of your list of affections, and it's not your favorite city because I'm about to take it from you using your own vampires, and I barely get a rise out of you.
Meanwhile we make him feel our affection, and then perhaps... it is better to deal with him about the public opinion question, isn't it?
What else can you tell me about my rival for your affections?
As he wrestled with the meaning of Olive's affections, Olive wrestled with her own emotions about the kiss.
Regarding your testimony about your relationship with Maria, did the two of you ever display affection in front of Mr. Sellards?
That's probably the thing that saw me through it the first draft, was I had a passion about that so my affection for the project was consistent.

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affection for

affection on

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "on" is not typically used after "affection."

The correct preposition to use after "affection" is "for."

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Tracy, you're throwing away an enormous amount of real affection on the wrong person.
He lavished affection on her, there is no doubt about that.
What sort of men waste their affection on a cat?
It has come to my attention that there's a basic scale of affection on which all human relationships operate, and when a boy and a girl fraternize, it's important to understand where on that scale their feelings for each other lie.

Alternatives:

affection for

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