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love

love

 
 
pronunciation:
luhv
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
in love
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a strong feeling of liking and caring about another person that usually causes a deep desire to be physically close to that person.
Her love for her husband continues to grow.
 
antonyms:
hatred
definition 2: deep and strong affection for a friend, relative, pet, or thing.
She has a deep love for her children.He feels great love for his country.
 
antonyms:
hatred
similar words:
friendship, tenderness
definition 3: strong interest in or liking for something.
He has a great love for music.
antonyms:
hatred
similar words:
taste, thing
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part of speech: verb
inflections: loves, loving, loved
definition 1: to have a strong feeling of liking and caring about.
He loves all his children.My daughter loves her dog.
antonyms:
hate
similar words:
care for, like, worship
definition 2: to enjoy very much or have a strong interest in.
I love ice cream, especially chocolate.They love to go to the beach in the summer.My grandfather loved fishing.
similar words:
delight in, enjoy, like
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phrase: in love
Word Builder: love +
  • lover:
    a person you are in love with.
  • loving:
    showing love.
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feeling love
some actions associated with love
some broader categories that include love
some descriptions of love
some people associated with kinds of love
some relationships of love
some things conventionally associated with love