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affectionateness vs regard

regard vs affectionateness

affectionateness and regard both are nouns.

affectionateness is not a verb while regard is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affectionateness Yes No No No
regard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, regard is a hyponym of affectionateness; that is, regard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than affectionateness:
  • affectionateness: a positive feeling of liking
  • regard: a feeling of friendship and esteem
Other hyponyms of affectionateness include attachment, fond regard, protectiveness, respect, soft spot.
affectionateness (noun) regard (noun)
a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love a long fixed look
a positive feeling of liking (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
an attitude of admiration or esteem
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
affectionateness (verb) regard (verb)
deem to be
look at attentively
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between affectionateness and regard

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