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kissed

/kɪst/

Meanings
verb
To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.

Examples :

"She kissed her son goodbye before he left for school. "
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greeting verb

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

"The teacher greeted her students warmly at the start of class. "

Illustration passion

passion noun

[ˈpʰæʃən]

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

"We share a passion for books."

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

Illustration affection

affection noun

/əˈfɛkʃən/

The act of affecting or acting upon.

"The affection of the sun on the ripening tomatoes turned them a vibrant red. "

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slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

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daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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fondness noun

/ˈfɒndnəs/ /ˈfɑndnəs/

The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.

"My grandmother has a great fondness for baking cookies. "

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lightly adverb

/ˈlaɪtli/

In a light manner.

"The teacher spoke lightly about the upcoming exam, trying not to worry the students. "

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

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goodnight noun

/ɡʊdˌnaɪt/ /ɡədˌnaɪt/

Alternative spelling of good night

"Before bed, my mom always gives me a goodnight kiss. "

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goodbye noun

/ɡədˈbaɪ/

An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

"They made their good-byes."