Love

Quick meaning: Love is a noun meaning (uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.

Meaning

(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Strong affection.
2. (countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
3. (colloquial, Commonwealth) A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
4. A thing, activity, etc. which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
5. (euphemistic) Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
6. (euphemistic) Sexual activity.
7. An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.

Example Sentences

Hello love, how can I help you?

Open the temple gates unto my love.

I met my love by the gasworks wall.

O love, dispatch all business, and be gone!

Word Forms

• loves
• loving
• loved
• lovest
• lovedst
• loveth

Synonyms for love

Depending on context, synonyms include cherish, enjoy, dote, fancy, baby, darling.

Antonyms for love

Common opposites include hate, despise, fear, detest, hatred.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dearest, beloved, enjoy, lovemaking, dear, passion.

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