Love – Meaning in English

Word: Love

Part of Speech: Noun
Pronunciation: luhv
Category: General

Love Definition

Love is a strong affectionate feeling you have towards someone or something. It is a deep sense of liking, caring, and wanting to be with someone or something.

Usage Notes

The word 'love' can be used to express a wide range of feelings from strong attraction and deep affection to pleasure and enjoyment.

Example Sentences

  • I love you
  • She has a love of learning
  • His love for his family was evident
  • I love to travel
  • She loves her job
  • They love each other deeply

Synonyms (Similar Words)

  • Adore
  • Cherish
  • Treasure
  • Admire
  • Appreciate
  • Esteem
  • Fancy
  • Delight
  • Worship
  • Respect

Antonyms (Opposite Words)

  • Hate
  • Loathe
  • Dislike
  • Detest
  • Despise
  • Abhor
  • Scorn
  • Resent
  • Repel
  • Abominate

Idioms and Phrases

  • Fall in love – To start to adore someone
  • Love at first sight – Instant attraction to someone you just met
  • For the love of God – Used to express frustration or exasperation
  • Love is blind – When you love someone, you don't see their flaws
  • Make love, not war – Promote peace instead of conflict

Word Origin and History

The word 'love' comes from the Old English word 'lufu', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'lubo'