Pronunciation

/lʌv/

Definitions

• Noun: A strong feeling of affection, warmth, and regard towards someone or something; an intense emotional attachment. For example: “The mother’s love for her child was boundless.”
• Verb: (transitive) To have a deep romantic or sexual affection for someone. For example: “She loves him with all her heart.”
• Verb: (transitive) To have a strong liking or enthusiasm for something. For example: “He loves playing football on weekends.”
• Verb: (intransitive) To be very fond of or enjoy something greatly. For example: “I just love reading books in my free time.”

Phrases

• “Fall in love”: to start having strong romantic feelings for someone.
• “Love at first sight”: to immediately feel deeply attracted to someone upon first seeing them.
• “Make love”: to engage in intimate physical affection.
• “Love life”: one’s personal experiences and relationships regarding romantic love.
• “All you need is love”: emphasizes that love is the most important thing in life, often associated with a song by The Beatles.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Their bond grew stronger through the years, and their love remained unbreakable.”
• Verb (romantic): “They met in college and have been in love ever since.”
• Verb (liking/enjoyment): “He loves spending his afternoons painting landscapes by the river.”

Synonyms

• Affection
• Adoration
• Devotion
• Passion
• Attachment
• Fondness
• Romance
• Admiration
• Esteem
• Infatuation (when referring to romantic love)
• Enjoyment (when referring to a non-romantic interest)