Love: meaning, definitions and examples

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love

 

[ lʌv ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Love is a strong feeling of affection towards someone or something. It involves care, compassion, and emotional attachment.

Synonyms

affection, devotion, passion

Examples of usage

  • I have a deep love for my family.
  • She felt love for her newborn baby.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Love can also be used as a verb to describe the act of showing affection or care towards someone or something. It involves expressing feelings of deep attachment and concern.

Synonyms

adore, care for, cherish

Examples of usage

  • He loved her with all his heart.
  • They love spending time together.

Translations

Translations of the word "love" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amor

🇮🇳 प्रेम

🇩🇪 Liebe

🇮🇩 cinta

🇺🇦 любов

🇵🇱 miłość

🇯🇵 愛 (あい)

🇫🇷 amour

🇪🇸 amor

🇹🇷 aşk

🇰🇷 사랑 (sarang)

🇸🇦 حب (hubb)

🇨🇿 láska

🇸🇰 láska

🇨🇳 爱 (ài)

🇸🇮 ljubezen

🇮🇸 ást

🇰🇿 махаббат

🇬🇪 სიყვარული (siqvaruli)

🇦🇿 sevgi

🇲🇽 amor

Etymology

The word 'love' has Old English roots, derived from the Germanic word 'lubōn'. It has been a central theme in literature, art, and human relationships throughout history. The concept of love has been explored in various forms, from romantic love to familial love, and continues to be a powerful and universal emotion.

See also: lovable, loved, loveliness, lovely, lover, loving, lovingly, preloved.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #392, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.