love

A1
Pronunciation
/lʊv/
/lʌv/
/lʌv/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

Strong affection.

2 Definition

A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

3 Definition

A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.

Example Sentences
  • Hello love, how can I help you?
4 Definition

A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.

5 Definition

Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.

6 Definition

Sexual activity.

7 Definition

An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.

8 Definition

Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.

9 Definition

Alternative letter-case form of Love.

10 Definition

A thin silk material.

11 Definition

A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.

12 Definition

(racquet sports) Zero, no score.

Example Sentences
  • So that’s fifteen-love to Kournikova.
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

Example Sentences
  • I love my spouse.   I love you!
2 Definition

To need, thrive on.

Example Sentences
  • Mold loves moist, dark places.
3 Definition

To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.

Example Sentences
  • I love walking barefoot on wet grass;  I'd love to join the team;  I love what you've done with your hair
4 Definition

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).

5 Definition

To derive delight from a fact or situation.

Example Sentences
  • I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.
6 Definition

To have sex with (perhaps from make love).

Example Sentences
  • I wish I could love her all night long.
7 Definition

To praise; commend.

8 Definition

To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.