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lover

 

[ ˈlʌvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

fan of something

A person who has a strong enthusiasm for something, such as a particular activity, hobby, or interest.

Synonyms

aficionado, enthusiast, fan

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

🇮🇳 प्रेमी (premi)

🇩🇪 Liebhaber

🇮🇩 kekasih

🇺🇦 коханець

🇵🇱 kochanek

🇯🇵 恋人 (koibito)

🇫🇷 amant

🇪🇸 amante

🇹🇷 sevgili

🇰🇷 연인 (yeonin)

🇸🇦 عاشق (aashiq)

🇨🇿 milenec

🇸🇰 milenec

🇨🇳 爱人 (àirén)

🇸🇮 ljubimec

🇮🇸 elskhugi

🇰🇿 сүйген

🇬🇪 საყვარელი (saqvareli)

🇦🇿 sevgili

🇲🇽 amante

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,861, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.