Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word love. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /lʊv/
US: /lʊv/
Strong affection.
A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
Hello love, how can I help you?
A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
Sexual activity.
An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.
Alternative letter-case form of Love.
A thin silk material.
A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /lʊv/
US: /lʊv/
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
I love my spouse. I love you!
To need, thrive on.
Mold loves moist, dark places.
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
To derive delight from a fact or situation.
I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.
To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
I wish I could love her all night long.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /lʊv/
US: /lʊv/
To praise; commend.
To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /lʊv/
US: /lʊv/
(racquet sports) Zero, no score.
So that’s fifteen-love to Kournikova.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: baby, darling, honey, love bird, lover, pet, sweetheart, romance, coitus, sex, the beast with two backs, aphrodisia, carnality, darling, lover, mate, sweetheart, sweetie
Antonyms: indifference, angst, hate, hatred, malice, spite
Synonyms: adore, cherish, enjoy, go to bed with, sleep with
Antonyms: despise, hate