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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 • 653 views

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.

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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.

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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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