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love

love

 
 
pronunciation:
luhv
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
fall in love, in love, no love lost
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: deep and strong affection for another person or thing, esp. a friend, relative, or pet.
Our father showed his love in many ways.
 
synonyms:
affection, fondness
antonyms:
abomination, hate, hatred, loathing
similar words:
adoration, affinity, attachment, devotion, friendship, tenderness
definition 2: tender and passionate affection for another person.
His feelings for her eventually changed from fondness to love.They believed their love would last a lifetime.Her love for him prevented her from seeing the truth.
 
antonyms:
abomination, hate, hatred, loathing
similar words:
adoration, affection, ardor, crush, devotion, infatuation, passion, puppy love
definition 3: deep concern for the welfare of others.
Her kind and heroic efforts came out of her love for other people.
definition 4: strong interest or enjoyment, as for an activity.
He has a great love for music.
synonyms:
devotion, fondness, passion
antonyms:
abomination, hate, hatred, loathing
similar words:
ardor, dedication, enjoyment, fervor, like, mania, penchant, relish, taste, thing, weakness, worship
definition 5: a person, activity, or object for which one has intense affection or strong liking.
She was his first love.Sailing is one of her great loves.
synonyms:
passion
antonyms:
hate
similar words:
beau, beloved, boyfriend, dear, desire, devotion, enjoyment, enthusiasm, fancy, flame, girlfriend, heartthrob, honey, inamorata, infatuation, like, lover, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, truelove
definition 6: a sacrificial commitment, esp. in religious experience.
similar words:
adoration, agape, charity, devotion, sacrifice
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phrase: no love lost
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: loves, loving, loved
definition 1: to have tender and passionate affection for.
He told her he loved her and asked her to marry him.
antonyms:
abhor, detest, hate
similar words:
adore, care for, cherish, dote on, idolize, worship
definition 2: to have a deep and strong affection for and attachment to.
His mother loved him with all her heart.I have such wonderful friends, and I love them all.He loves his dog and takes very good care of him.
synonyms:
adore
antonyms:
abhor, abominate, detest, hate, loathe
similar words:
adulate, care for, dote on, idolize, like, worship
definition 3: to enjoy very much or have a strong interest in.
I love gardening and look forward to getting back to my flower beds every spring.[verb + gerund ] She loves to buy presents for her grandchildren.[verb + infinitive ] The little boy loves his dad to read him a story before bed.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive ] He loves chili spicy, but I like it mild myself.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj ] I love it when you bring me flowers![verb + it + when + clause ]
synonyms:
adore
antonyms:
abhor, abominate, detest
similar words:
delight in, eat up, enjoy, fancy, like, relish
definition 4: to care deeply about the welfare of.
Few leaders have loved their people as much as he.
definition 5: to have sexual intercourse with.
He had loved her only once, but she knew now that she was pregnant.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to experience love for someone.
Have you ever loved as I love now?
antonyms:
hate
similar words:
worship
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phrase: fall in love, in love
Word Builder: love +
  • lover:
    a person you are in love with.
  • loving:
    showing love.
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