Lover: meaning, definitions and examples
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lover
[ ˈlʌvər ]
romantic relationship
A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person, characterized by feelings of affection, passion, and intimacy.
Synonyms
boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, significant other
Examples of usage
- She is my lover and my best friend.
- They have been lovers for many years.
- I never knew I could feel this way about a lover.
fan of something
A person who has a strong enthusiasm for something, such as a particular activity, hobby, or interest.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a lover of art and spends hours in museums.
- He is a music lover and has an extensive vinyl collection.
Translations
Translations of the word "lover" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amante
- namorado
- amor
🇮🇳 प्रेमी (premi)
🇩🇪 Liebhaber
- Geliebte
- Schatz
🇮🇩 kekasih
🇺🇦 коханець
- кохана
- любий
- люба
🇵🇱 kochanek
- kochanka
- ukochany
- ukochana
🇯🇵 恋人 (koibito)
🇫🇷 amant
- amoureux
- amoureuse
🇪🇸 amante
- novio
- novia
🇹🇷 sevgili
🇰🇷 연인 (yeonin)
🇸🇦 عاشق (aashiq)
🇨🇿 milenec
- milenka
- miláček
🇸🇰 milenec
- milenka
- miláčik
🇨🇳 爱人 (àirén)
🇸🇮 ljubimec
- ljubimka
- ljubček
- ljuba
🇮🇸 elskhugi
🇰🇿 сүйген
🇬🇪 საყვარელი (saqvareli)
🇦🇿 sevgili
🇲🇽 amante
- novio
- novia
Word origin
The word 'lover' originates from the Old English word 'lufend', which means 'one who loves'. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to encompass both romantic relationships and strong enthusiasms for various activities or interests.
See also: lovable, love, loved, loveliness, lovely, loving, lovingly, preloved.