Kilo Lingo

/ɪˈməʊʃn/

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Translation

A strong feeling such as love, anger, or fear.

Word origin

From Latin emovere, meaning to move out or stir up.

Origin
Latin
Root
emovere
English cognates
move, motion

Grammar

Gender
Pluralemotions

Examples

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An "emotion" is a strong feeling inside you.

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Here it means strong feeling that other people can hear.

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The plural "emotions" covers all the feelings a person has.

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This word is part of lesson 39.