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love

"Love" is one of the most powerful and widely used words in English. It works as both a noun and a verb, and it covers a wide range of feelings and situations — from deep romantic feelings to simply enjoying a good meal. Here are the most common senses.

1noundeep affection for a person

This is the most well-known meaning. When you feel a very strong, deep connection to someone — like a partner, a family member, or a close friend — that feeling is called love. It is more than just liking someone; it means you care deeply about their happiness and well-being.

everyday language, relationships · Modern, widely used

Her love for her children made her incredibly strong.

He wrote a letter to express his love for her.

The love between the two brothers was clear to everyone around them.

2verbto feel deep affection for someone

When you use 'love' as a verb, you are describing the action of having that deep feeling toward a person. Think of it as the active version of the noun — you are not just holding the feeling, you are directing it at someone.

everyday language, relationships · Modern, widely used

I love my grandmother more than words can say.

They have loved each other for over thirty years.

She loves her best friend like a sister.

3verbto really enjoy or like something

You do not have to be talking about a person! When you really enjoy something — a food, an activity, a place — you can say you love it. It is a stronger way of saying 'I like it very much.'

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I love pizza — I could eat it every day!

She loves hiking in the mountains on weekends.

He loves old black-and-white films.

4nouna strong passion or enthusiasm for something

Just like the verb above, 'love' as a noun can describe a deep passion for a hobby, subject, or activity — not just a person. If something makes you feel excited and fulfilled, you can call it a love of yours.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Her love of music started when she was just five years old.

He has a great love for cooking and tries new recipes every week.

Their shared love of travel brought them closer together.

5nouna term of address for someone you care about

In British English especially, people sometimes call someone 'love' the way others might say 'dear' or 'honey.' It is a warm, friendly way to address someone you feel close to — or even a stranger in a kind, informal way.

everyday language, British English · Modern, widely used

"Would you like some tea, love?" the grandmother asked.

"Come here, love, and tell me what happened," she said softly.

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "That'll be two pounds, love."

6nouna score of zero in tennis

This one might surprise you! In the sport of tennis, when a player has zero points, the score is called 'love.' So if the score is 40–0, you would say 'forty–love.' Nobody is completely sure why, but one popular idea is that it comes from the French word 'l'oeuf,' meaning 'the egg,' because a zero looks like an egg.

sports, tennis · Modern, widely used

The score was thirty–love after the first two points.

She won the first game fifteen–love.

He served an ace to make it forty–love.

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