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Definition love in British English

love noun

noun
/lʌv/
1

a very strong emotional and sexual feeling for someone

Example

the speech in which Romeo expresses his love for Juliet

Example

I think I'm in love.

Example

They met and fell in love at college.

Example

She's madly in love with a guy she met in Spain.

Example

I'm not sure I believe in true love.

Example

a true story of unrequited love

Example

Laura was thankful for her father's support and unconditional love.

Example

Their love blossomed over the years.

Example

It was love at first sight when I met Allan.

Synonyms and related words
love respect passion
2

the feeling of liking and caring for someone such as a member of your family or a close friend

Example

Children need a lot of love and affection.

Example

his love for his brother

Synonyms and related words
friendship love companionship
2.1

used about things, ideas, places etc

Example

He was someone with a great love of life.

Example

Patriotism may be defined as love for one's country.

Synonyms and related words
like love adore
3

someone who you have a sexual or romantic relationship with

Example

the boy who was her first love

Example

He had lost the love of his life.

Synonyms and related words
lover admirer love lover love significant other
3.1

something that you enjoy very much

Example

Music was his greatest love.

Synonyms and related words
activity amusement binge
4

someone who you like very much because they are kind

Example

He's a real love.

Synonyms and related words
saint gem angel
5

used at the end of a letter to someone you know well

Example

Hope to see you soon. Love, Ray.

Example

Take care. Lots of love, Helen.

Example

I can't wait to see you. All my love, Douglas.

Synonyms and related words
Dear postscript love
6

used for talking to your husband, wife, girlfriend etc

Example

Did that letter arrive, love?

Example

You know I'll never leave you, my love.

Synonyms and related words
love darling mate
6.1

used by some people when talking to a woman whose name they do not know. Some women find this offensive

Example

That'll be three pounds, love.

Synonyms and related words
madam miss love love miss babe
7

a score of no points in tennis

Example

forty-love

Synonyms and related words
ace advantage bagel
Definition love in British English

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