| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
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| affinity (n.) |
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| combines with for, with, between, among, to, and some other prepositions. Its meanings range from “blood relationships” to “tendencies” and “cravings”: There is a close affinity among Queen Victoria’s many grandchildren. I have an affinity for almost anything Norwegian. Baseball has affinities with hot dogs and peanuts. | 1 |
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| | | The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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