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UK/["/ɪˈməʊʃn/"]/US/["/ɪˈməʊʃn/"]/

Meaning of Emotion

In simple words: A strong feeling, like happiness or sadness.

Emotion in a sentence

  • Her eyes were filled with emotion during the movie.
  • It's important to express your emotion rather than keep it inside.
  • He felt a wave of emotion when he saw his childhood home again.
  • Understanding your own emotion can help you connect with others better.
  • The artist's work captures the raw emotion of his experiences.
  • Different cultures express emotion in various ways.
  • It’s natural to feel a range of emotion during significant life events.
  • She spoke about her emotion regarding the situation at hand.

How to use Emotion

Use 'emotion' in contexts related to feelings or psychological states. It's appropriate in both spoken and written language, but consider using simpler terms with younger learners.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'E-MOTION' like a car moving fast when you feel something strongly.

Related words

Collocations with Emotion

Opposites of Emotion

Common mistakes with Emotion

  • 'Emotions' is often incorrectly used as a singular noun.
  • Learners might confuse 'emotion' with 'mood'.
  • Some may use 'emotional' when they mean 'emotion'.

Compare Emotion with Feeling, Passion, Sentiment, Affection, Reaction

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Frequently asked questions about Emotion

What does Emotion mean?

A strong feeling, like happiness or sadness.

What is the definition of Emotion?

a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings

How do you use Emotion in a sentence?

Her eyes were filled with emotion during the movie.

Can you give another example of Emotion?

It's important to express your emotion rather than keep it inside.

What are synonyms for Emotion?

Common alternatives include feeling, passion, sentiment, affection, reaction.

What is the opposite of Emotion?

Opposite meanings include indifference, apathy.

What words go with Emotion?

It commonly pairs with deep, extreme, intense, flicker, hint, trace, experience, feel, be choked with, with emotion, without emotion, depth of emotion, intensity of emotion, emotions run high.

What are common mistakes when using Emotion?

'Emotions' is often incorrectly used as a singular noun. Learners might confuse 'emotion' with 'mood'. Some may use 'emotional' when they mean 'emotion'.

How do you pronounce Emotion?

US: /["/ɪˈməʊʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈməʊʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Emotion?

Use 'emotion' in contexts related to feelings or psychological states. It's appropriate in both spoken and written language, but consider using simpler terms with younger learners.

What CEFR level is Emotion?

"Emotion" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.