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passion vs a passion

Both 'passion' and 'a passion' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Passion' is used when talking about a strong and barely controllable emotion or feeling, while 'a passion' is used when referring to a strong liking or enthusiasm for something.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

passion

This is correct. 'Passion' is used to describe a strong and barely controllable emotion or feeling.

Use 'passion' when talking about intense emotions or feelings, such as love, anger, or excitement.

Examples:

  • She pursued her passion for painting.
  • His passion for music was evident in every note he played.
  • Solving murders is my one true passion.
  • My other great passion is the environment.
  • She brings passion to Feminism and Modern Lit.
  • Uncontrolled passion, leading to defeat.
  • His passion for justice was unparalleled.
  • Subjects which happen to capture their passion.
  • Her passion was Huntington's disease.
  • That is me expressing passion about school vouchers.
  • Firefighters have a passion for their work.
  • My passion for her goes beyond reasonable bounds.
  • But my real passion is classical composition.
  • Remember that fiction is our passion.
  • But his passion has always been sports.
  • Football has always been my passion.
  • Dancing has always been my passion.
  • My legal side is entirely without passion.
  • My real passion is marine biology.
  • Kammerer's other passion was collecting coincidences.
  • Audiovisual is Ewing Mason's first passion.
  • Raymond is motivated by passion and ambition rather than principle.

Alternatives:

  • intense emotion
  • strong feeling
  • deep love

a passion

This is correct. 'A passion' is used to describe a strong liking or enthusiasm for something.

Use 'a passion' when referring to a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular activity, hobby, or interest.

Examples:

  • She has a passion for photography.
  • Cooking is not just a hobby for him, it's a passion.
  • a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything: a passion for music. 7. the object of such a fondness or desire: Accuracy became a passion  ...
  • The crime was committed in a fit of passion. Music has always been his passion. She developed a passion for opera. a student with a passion for literature ...
  • Synonyms for have a passion for. verb desire. choose star · crave star · need star · prefer star · require star · wish star · ache star · aspire star · covet star · fancy ...
  • Fig. to have a strong feeling of need or desire for someone, something, or some activity. Mary has a great passion for chocolate. John has a passion for fishing, ...

Alternatives:

  • a strong liking
  • an enthusiasm
  • a keen interest

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