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affection
Noun
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Affection is the state of being affected.
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An affection is a condition, state, or quality of something.
Your weight is an affection of your body.
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If someone has affection for something or someone else, they love it; they like doing it; they are attached to it.
I have affection for her.
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An affection is a disease or malady of the body.
need
Verb
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If you need something, you want it and must have it.
Everyone needs food and water.
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If you need to do something, it is very important that you do it.
Sir, you need to leave now.
need
Verb
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If you need do something, you have to do it.
Need you do that all the time?
You needn't keep telling me. I heard you the first time.
need
Noun
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If you have a need for something, you must have it; something necessary or required.
I've always tried to have few needs beyond food, clothing and shelter.