What is "love" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "love": a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": have a great affection or liking for

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": any object of warm affection or devotion

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": get pleasure from

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": be enamored or in love with

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": have sexual intercourse with

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": a score of zero in tennis or squash

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Meaning of "love": sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /lʌv/

Pronunciation in UK: /lʌv/, [lɐv]

Synonyms:

emotion, tenderness, appreciation, taste, fondness, lust, yearning, passion, affection, respect, friendship, devotion, infatuation, rapture, allegiance, adulation, involvement, amour, fidelity, worship, sentiment, crush, enjoyment, attachment, fervor, weakness, inclination, amity, hankering, enchantment, ardor, regard, partiality, delight, idolatry, amorousness, relish, case, like, piety, zeal, flame, soft spot, cherishing, devotedness, ardency, mad for, passion, lover, angel, sweet, honey, dear, admirer, girlfriend, beloved, inamorata, darling, sweetheart, paramour, beau, Romeo, truelove, suitor, spark, boyfriend, swain, flame, courter, valentine, dearest, inamorato, Juliet, dear one, loved one, prize, treasure, prefer, admire, choose, cherish, worship, go for, glorify, canonize, deify, fancy, idolize, exalt, venerate, adulate, esteem, delight in, dote on, fall for, care for, be attached to, be captivated by, be crazy about, be enamored of, be enchanted by, be fascinated with, be fond of, be in love with, gone on, have affection for, have it bad, hold dear, hold high, long for, put on pedestal, think the world of, thrive with, wild for, lose ones heart to, feel, embrace, kiss, shine, fondle, lick, court, neck, tryst, pet, cuddle, woo, cosset, soothe, stroke, caress, cling, press, hug, hold, clasp, make love, draw close, look tenderly, take into ones arms,

Antonyms:

animosity, hatred, ill will, dislike, hate, indifference, enmity, disloyalty, treachery, sorrow, apathy, coolness, neglect, misery, unhappiness, hate, enemy, foe, girlfriend, dislike, hatred, despise, dislike, hate, castigate, condemn, degrade, humiliate, scorn, abstain, criticize, debase, lower, mock, not care, disbelieve, ignore, release, dislike, hate, scorn, abstain, let go, push away,